Description
A fun twist on traditional meatloaf, these Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are packed with gooey mozzarella cheese and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, milk, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Take about 2 tbsp of meat mixture and flatten into a thin patty in your palm. Place 1 tsp of mozzarella in the center. Shape meat around cheese into a ball.
- Place in prepared muffin cup. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese.
- In a small bowl, stir together ketchup and brown sugar. Brush topping onto each meatloaf bite.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until meat is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from tin. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with extra ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator 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: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg