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Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites Recipe

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These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that combine seasoned ground beef with a gooey cheese center, baked to perfection in a mini muffin tin. Perfectly bite-sized and packed with savory flavors, they’re great for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Topping

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Filling

  • 3–4 oz cheddar or mozzarella cheese, cubed

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prepare for baking the meatloaf bites.
  2. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1 tablespoon mustard. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form Bites: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at a time, flatten it in your hand, place a cheese cube in the center, then carefully shape it into a ball enclosing the cheese. Place each formed meatball into the greased mini muffin tin.
  4. Add Topping: Mix the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup with 1 tablespoon mustard and spoon a small amount of this sauce mixture on top of each meatloaf bite for extra flavor.
  5. Bake the Meatloaf Bites: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes. Bake until the bites are browned and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  6. Serve: Remove the meatloaf bites from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the bites reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Feel free to substitute cheese types based on preference, such as gouda or pepper jack for additional flavor.
  • You can prepare the meat mixture in advance and refrigerate before forming the bites to save time.
  • These bites can be served with dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or extra ketchup for variety.

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