Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are juicy, cheesy, and bite-sized, making them perfect for dinners, parties, or game-day snacks. With seasoned ground beef wrapped around gooey melted cheese, they’re fun, flavorful, and guaranteed to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6–8 cubes of cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment.
- Mix meatloaf base: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, half the ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape & stuff: Take 2 tablespoons of mixture, flatten, and place a cube of cheese in the center. Wrap meat around cheese and form a ball.
- Bake: Place in muffin tin. Brush tops with remaining ketchup. Bake 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving warm with extra ketchup or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not overmix meat — keeps bites tender.
- Use small cheese cubes to avoid leaks.
- Add veggies like bell pepper or carrot for extra nutrition.
- Brush ketchup glaze midway for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg