Description
Delicious bite-sized meatloaf stuffed with melted cheese, perfect for sharing as a hearty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheese (mozzarella or cheddar, cubed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, spices, chopped onions, and garlic until just combined.
- Craft the bites by flattening a small amount of the mixture in your palm, placing a cheese cube in the center, and rolling it into a ball.
- Arrange the meatballs on a greased or lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the bites for a nice finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize with add-ins like bell peppers or spinach, and experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf bites, cheesy appetizers, comfort food, game night snacks, crowd-pleaser