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Easy Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites

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These bite-sized meatloaf bites are stuffed with gooey cheese, seasoned to perfection, and topped with a tangy glaze. They’re quick, kid-approved, and perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
  • 1/2 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (or 1/4 cup finely minced onion)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 12-20 small cubes (or mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Divide mixture into 12-20 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place a cheese cube in the center, and wrap meat around to seal. Roll gently into a ball and place in muffin tin.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard for the glaze. Brush or spoon glaze over each meatloaf bite.
  5. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until tops are browned and cheese is bubbling inside (internal temp should reach 160°F).
  6. Let bites rest for 5 minutes in the tin, then run a spatula or knife around edges and lift out.
  7. Serve warm, optionally with extra glaze for dipping.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF breadcrumbs and check Worcestershire sauce. Cheese cube size matters—about 1/2-inch cubes are ideal. Seal meat well around cheese to prevent leaks. You can prep bites ahead and refrigerate before baking. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken and part-skim cheese.

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