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Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites

A delightful twist on comfort food, these Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are quick and easy to prepare, featuring a melty cheese surprise in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 2 pounds ground beef or a mix of beef and pork for extra flavor
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup ketchup and a bit more for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 large eggs
Cheese for Stuffing
  • optional additional cheese for stuffing centers string cheese or mozzarella are great

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, ketchup, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
Stuffing
  1. Grab a small handful of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of cheese in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a ball.
Baking
  1. Place each meatball into the greased muffin tin. Top with a spoonful of ketchup and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once baked, let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite sides.

Notes

Feel free to use different types of cheese for stuffing. You can also add shredded veggies to the meat mixture to sneak in some nutrition. These can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.