Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are the ultimate comfort food with a gooey cheese center, savory beef mix, and a sweet ketchup glaze. Perfect for appetizers, family dinners, or meal prep, this easy meatloaf bites recipe delivers bold flavor in bite-sized portions. Great for weeknight meals, freezer-friendly, and ideal for entertaining.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 oz cheese, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, milk, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
3. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture, flatten it, place a cheese cube in the center, then wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball.
4. Place the bites on the prepared sheet or muffin tin. Bake for 15–18 minutes until fully cooked.
5. In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar. Brush over baked bites and return to oven for 5 more minutes until sticky and glossy.
6. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for juicier bites.
Avoid over-mixing the meat to keep them tender.
Swap in different cheeses for variety—cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack work great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg