Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites take the comforting flavor of classic meatloaf and turn it into fun, bite‑sized rounds with a gooey cheese center — perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian‑seasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (for stuffing)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until just mixed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and flatten into your palm. Place about 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar in the center, then fold the meat around the cheddar to form a ball, sealing the edges.
- Place the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. In a small bowl, mix ketchup and mustard, then brush this glaze over the tops of each bite.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches about 160 °F for ground beef) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} and the tops are browned and slightly caramelized.
- Allow the bites to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the cheddar for mozzarella, Monterey Jack or provolone depending on your preference.
- For a spicy variation, add diced jalapeños or chili flakes into the meat mixture.
- Crushed crackers or panko breadcrumbs can replace the regular breadcrumbs for a slightly different texture.
- These bites reheat well and freeze beautifully — bake, cool, then freeze in a single layer before transferring into freezer bags.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 bites
- Calories: approx. 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
