Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are a delightful twist on traditional meatloaf, featuring a gooey cheese center and a sweet glaze. Perfect for a party appetizer or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Bites:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or small cheese cubes)
Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or baking sheet.
- Mix meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form meatballs: Divide the meat mixture into about 24 portions. Flatten each portion, place cheese in the center, and wrap meat around it to form a ball.
- Add glaze: Mix ketchup and brown sugar. Spoon over each meatloaf bite.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and glazed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use any melty cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or toothpicks for an easy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
