Description
Juicy bite-sized meatloaf balls stuffed with melted cheese, offering a flavorful and comforting twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and milk. Let sit briefly.
- Add egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix gently.
- Take a portion of mixture, flatten it, and place a cube of cheese in the center.
- Seal and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Place meatloaf bites on the tray, spaced apart.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Optional: brush with ketchup in the last 5 minutes for a glaze.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bites tender.
- Ensure cheese is fully sealed inside to prevent leaking.
- Use a thermometer to check doneness (70°C/160°F).
- Can be made in a muffin tin for uniform shape.
- Experiment with different cheeses and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
