Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves, where savory ground beef meets gooey mozzarella cheese for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these mini loaves are not just a meal; they are a delightful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With easy preparation and endless customization options, this dish elevates comfort food to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp ketchup or BBQ sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form half of the mixture into small loaves on the baking sheet and create indentations in each loaf.
- Fill each indentation with shredded mozzarella and cover with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the cheese inside.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Five minutes before done, brush ketchup or BBQ sauce over each loaf.
- Let rest before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meat loaf (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg