Description
Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are delicious, bite-sized portions of meatloaf filled with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (additional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into small portions and flatten each into a disc.
- Place a small amount of grated cheddar cheese in the center of each disc.
- Fold the edges over the cheese and shape into small balls.
- Place the meatloaf bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix ketchup and mustard in a small bowl and brush over the top of each meatloaf bite.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the meat mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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