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recipes cheesy stuffed meatloaf bites
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 bites 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Sun Dried Tomato Basil Swirled Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites offer a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf, delivering comforting flavors in perfectly portioned bites. They’re a modern appetizer with a creamy, cheesy center and a delightful aroma.
Ingredients
- 500g (1.1lb) Ground Beef (Lean)
- 100g (3.5oz) Diced Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 100g (3.5oz) Plain Breadcrumbs
- 120ml (ยฝ cup) Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
- ยฝ tsp (2.5g) Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
- 150g (5.3oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
- 100g (3.5oz) Softened Cream Cheese
- 50g (1.75oz) Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Minced Basil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) Toasted Pine Nuts (Garnish)
- Fresh Basil Leaves (Garnish)
Instructions
- Sautรฉ Aromatics: Sautรฉ onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Cool completely.
- Combine Mixture: Gently mix beef, aromatics, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Portion & Flatten: Divide into 8 portions and flatten into patties.
- Prepare Filling: Blend cream cheese, cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and salt.
- Stuff & Seal: Fill patties with cream cheese mixture and seal tightly.
- Bake: Bake at 190ยฐC (375ยฐF) for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with pine nuts and basil.
Notes
For a tighter seal, dampen hands with water before shaping. Assembling ahead of time is possible; store covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg