🧀🥩 Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites – Gooey-Centered Mini Comforts! 🔥🍽️

 

Here’s a full recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites—they’re easy, fun, and deliciously gooey!

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Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites

Ingredients:

For the Meat Mixture:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or mix with pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or parsley)

For the Filling:

• 4 oz (115g) cheddar, mozzarella, or any melty cheese, cut into small cubes

For the Glaze:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard or regular mustard

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the meat mixture:
   In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.

3. Form the bites:
   Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it slightly in your hand, place a cube of cheese in the center, and shape it into a ball, sealing the cheese inside. Repeat for all.

4. Place in tin or on sheet and press lightly to flatten the bottoms.

5. Make the glaze:
   In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon a bit on top of each bite.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the bites are cooked through (165°F/74°C inside) and the tops are caramelized.

7. Cool slightly and serve!
   Enjoy warm while the centers are still gooey!

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Would you like a dipping sauce suggestion or a variation with bacon or spice?