Description
Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are a deliciously fun twist on a classic comfort food. These savory morsels combine ground meat and gooey cheese, making them perfect for game nights or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, these bite-sized treats promise to be a hit at any gathering. Serve them warm with your choice of dipping sauces for an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and ketchup until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls (about two tablespoons each) and press your thumb into each ball to create an indent.
- Add a teaspoon of cheese into the indent and reshape the ball around it.
- Place the stuffed meatloaf bites in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg