Ohhh yes! 🧀🥩 Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are the ultimate comfort food finger food — juicy little meatloaf muffins with a gooey melted cheese center and a tangy glaze on top. Perfect for appetizers, meal prep, or a fun dinner twist.
Here’s how to make them 👇
🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
(Makes about 12 bites)
Ingredients
🥩 For the Meatloaf:
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1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cup shredded cheese (for mixing, optional)
🧀 For the Cheese Filling:
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12 small cubes cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack work great)
🍅 For the Glaze:
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp mustard (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Heat to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini muffin pan.
2. Make the meatloaf mixture
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, and seasonings.
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Mix just until combined (don’t overmix or it can get tough).
3. Assemble the bites
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into each muffin cup.
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Press a cheese cube into the center.
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Cover with another tablespoon of meat, sealing the cheese inside.
4. Add the glaze
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Mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
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Brush or spoon a little over each mini meatloaf.
5. Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 70°C).
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Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan — the cheese inside will be molten hot! 🔥
6. Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, or as sliders! 🍽️
💡 Tips
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Use a mix of beef and sausage for extra flavor.
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Try stuffing with string cheese pieces for a fun pull-apart moment.
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Great for freezing — just reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and melty again.
Would you like me to give you an air fryer version of these next? They come out extra juicy with a crisp edge!
