Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites (Print Format)

Tender ground beef bites with melty cheese centers, finished with a savory ketchup-mustard glaze.

# Ingredients:

→ Meatloaf Mixture

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup milk
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1/4 cup ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon mustard

→ Filling & Garnish

12 - 3 to 4 ounces cheddar or mozzarella cheese, cubed
13 - 1/4 cup ketchup
14 - 1 teaspoon mustard
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, and mustard until evenly incorporated.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cheese cube in the center, and roll into a sealed ball. Arrange each ball into a muffin tin cup.
04 - Combine the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup with 1 teaspoon mustard and spoon a small amount of this glaze on top of each meatloaf bite.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the exterior is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow bites to cool for 5 minutes.
06 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.