Description
Savory Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites bring comfort and excitement to classic dinner fare. Packed with melted cheese and rich flavors, these bite-sized delights will satisfy hearty appetites and delight dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground pork
Cheese and Dairy:
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Fillers:
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup (40 grams) finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, milk, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Heat oven to 375F. Grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly. Create small meat patties in your palm, creating a small well in the center of each.
- Place a generous pinch of mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the center of each meat patty. Carefully fold and seal the meat around the cheese, forming compact spherical bites.
- Position cheese-filled meatloaf bites into the prepared muffin tin, ensuring they are snugly seated.
- Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl to create a glossy glaze.
- Drizzle a thin layer of prepared glaze over each meatloaf bite, ensuring even coverage.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, monitoring until meat reaches 160F internal temperature and cheese becomes golden and melted.
- Remove from oven and let meatloaf bites rest for 3-4 minutes to stabilize their structure and allow cheese to set.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish optionally, and serve warm as an appetizer or main course accompaniment.
Notes
- Ensure meat mixture isn’t overmixed to keep bites tender and prevent tough texture.
- Choose lean ground beef and pork for lighter, less greasy meatloaf bites.
- Use silicone mini muffin pans for easier removal and cleanup of delicate bites.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or gouda for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg