Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
🧀🍖 Juicy mini meatloaves with a gooey cheese surprise inside—perfect for parties, kids, or meal prep!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (or turkey/pork blend)
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½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
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1 egg
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¼ cup ketchup + extra for glaze
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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4 oz mozzarella or cheddar cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (or string cheese sticks halved)
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Optional glaze: 2 tbsp ketchup + 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment.
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Mix meatloaf: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, and spices. Don’t overmix!
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Stuff & shape:
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Take a golf-ball-sized portion of meat, flatten, and place a cheese cube in the center.
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Seal the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat for 12 bites.
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Bake: Place in muffin tin. Brush with ketchup glaze (if using). Bake 20-25 mins until cooked through.
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Serve: Let cool 5 minutes (cheese will be lava-hot!). Garnish with parsley.
Air Fryer Option
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Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 10-12 mins, flipping halfway.
Why You’ll Love These
✅ Kid-friendly—fun to eat and packed with protein.
✅ Meal-prep hero: Reheat perfectly for lunches.
✅ Customize: Swap cheese for pepper jack or add diced veggies to the meat mix.
Dip in: Marinara, ranch, or BBQ sauce! 🍅🔥
Pro Tips
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For extra flavor: Sauté ¼ cup diced onions/peppers and mix into the meat.
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Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked bites on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen (+5 mins).
Warning: The cheese pull is dangerously addictive! 🧀💥
