Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites Recipe
These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are a fun twist on traditional meatloaf, combining savory ground beef with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a party appetizer or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 meatloaf bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Meatloaf Bites:
- 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 grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (additional for garnish)
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix meatloaf ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until well mixed.
- Form meatloaf bites: Flatten a portion of the mixture, add cheddar cheese in the center, and shape into a ball. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
- Prepare sauce: Mix ketchup and mustard in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the meatloaf bites.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf bites for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and the tops are caramelized.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese filling with your favorite cheese blend for variety.
- Feel free to add additional seasonings like paprika or herbs to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites, Meatloaf Appetizer, Cheddar Cheese Meatballs