Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp ketchup (or BBQ sauce)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley

Cheese cubes (mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite — cut into ½-inch cubes)

Optional topping: extra ketchup or BBQ sauce for brushing

 

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat Oven:

Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

 

2. Make Meat Mixture:

In a large bowl, mix ground beef/turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire (if using), salt, pepper, and seasoning until just combined. Don’t overmix.

 

3. Form Bites:

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.

Place a cube of cheese in the center, then shape the meat around it into a ball to seal the cheese inside.

 

4. Bake:

Place meatloaf bites into the muffin tin or on the baking sheet.

Optional: Brush tops with extra ketchup or BBQ sauce for a glaze.

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Internal temp should reach 160°F (71°C).

 

5. Cool & Serve:

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving (cheese will be hot!). Garnish with parsley if desired.