Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites wrap seasoned ground beef around individual cubes of cheddar or mozzarella, then bake in a mini muffin tin under a ketchup-and-mustard glaze. The small format creates 24 evenly portioned pieces with melted cheese hidden inside.
The recipe serves 6. Preparation takes 20 minutes, cooking takes 22 minutes, and total time is 42 minutes, followed by a 5-minute cooling period before serving.
Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bite Ingredients
For the meat mixture, use 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
Measure 1/2 cup ketchup, divided into two 1/4-cup portions, and 1 tablespoon mustard. Prepare 3 to 4 ounces cheddar or mozzarella cut into small cubes. Chopped fresh parsley is optional for garnish.
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How to Make Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
- Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C and grease all 24 cups of a mini muffin tin.
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, 1/4 cup ketchup, and the mustard until combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons mixture, flatten it, place one cheese cube in the center, and seal it into a ball. Repeat to make 24.
- Put one ball in every mini muffin cup.
- Mix the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup with a little mustard and spoon a small amount on each bite.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until browned, cooked through, and 160°F inside.
- Cool 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Prepare the 24-Cup Tin
Mix Without Overworking
Cut 3 to 4 Ounces Cheese into Cubes
Measure About Two Tablespoons Per Bite
Seal Every Cheese Center Completely
Add the Ketchup-Mustard Glaze
Bake to 160°F
Cool for Five Minutes
Portion and Reheat
A Reliable 42-Minute Plan
Conclusion
Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, seasonings, Worcestershire, 1/4 cup ketchup, and mustard. Wrap about 2 tablespoons mixture around one cheese cube and place one ball in each cup. Glaze with the remaining ketchup and a little mustard. Bake 18 to 22 minutes to 160°F, cool 5 minutes, and serve 24 bites.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many meatloaf bites does this recipe make?
It makes exactly 24 mini bites, or 6 servings of 4 bites each.
- → What cheese can I put inside?
Use 3 to 4 ounces cheddar or mozzarella, cut into small cubes.
- → What internal temperature should they reach?
The center of the meat should reach 160°F after 18 to 22 minutes of baking.
- → How do I stop the cheese from leaking?
Center a small cube and completely enclose it with meat, pinching every crack closed before baking.