Best 11 Cheese Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves Recipes

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Are you looking for a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of cheese and meat in a perfect harmony? Cheese-stuffed mini meat loaves are a delightful culinary creation that will tantalize your taste buds. With their juicy, tender filling encased in a savory meatloaf exterior, these individual-sized masterpieces are sure to be a hit at any gathering. So, grab your culinary tools and embark on a flavorsome journey as we explore the best recipes for cheese-stuffed mini meat loaves, ensuring a delightful dining experience that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MINI CHEESE MEAT LOAVES



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I created a stovetop recipe that is just as good as baked, so we don't have to wait for it to come out of the oven. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread cubes
1/4 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 sticks (2-1/2 inches x 1/2 inch each) cheddar or mozzarella cheese
SAUCE:
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Mix in beef. Divide into six portions. Shape each portion around a cheese stick and form into a loaf. Set aside. , In a large skillet, combine all sauce ingredients. Add loaves and spoon sauce over each. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

MINI CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Please the whole table with these Mini Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaves. These Mini Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaves are small in size but big in flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 lb. ground turkey
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
4 sticks KRAFT or POLLY-O Jalapeno String Cheese, each cut crosswise into thirds
2/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix turkey, stuffing mix and water until blended; press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray to make mini meatloaves.
  • Poke hole in center of each meatloaf with end of wooden spoon; fill with cheese. Top with salsa.
  • Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 21 g

AIR FRYER CHEESE-STUFFED MINI ITALIAN MEATLOAVES



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Traditional meatloaf is modernized in this easy Italian-inspired recipe--it's served in mini, single-sized loaves, stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoni, and air-fried, not baked!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
⅓ cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
8 slices pepperoni
2 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (such as BelGioioso®)
½ cup marinara sauce, warmed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine milk, pesto, egg, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add ground beef and bread crumbs and combine, being careful not to overmix.
  • Divide meat mixture into 4 portions. Press a well into each portion, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Place 2 slices pepperoni into each well, overlapping to cover the length of the well. Top each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls. Press meat mixture around the filling to enclose; form each portion into an oblong loaf shape. Place loaves into the air fryer basket, in batches.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Serve meatloaves topped with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 410.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Make and share this Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Progresso Recipe St

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1 (18 ounce) can Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ fire roasted tomato cooking sauce
2 sticks mozzarella string cheese
1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 93%)
1 egg
1/4 cup sliced green onion (4 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted. Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
  • Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160°F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 121, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 19.6

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ fire roasted tomato cooking sauce
2 sticks (1 oz each) string cheese*
1 lb extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
  • 3. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
  • 4. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.
  • *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted.

LITTLE MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAVES



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Game plan: Heat the tomato sauce while the meatloaves cook

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork, and veal)
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular dried bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
4 thin slices pancetta (about 1- ounce), optional
4 small squares smoked mozzarella (about 2 ounces total)
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce, jarred or homemade, hot

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Break the meatloaf mixture into a large bowl and use your hands to lightly work in the onion, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly mixed. Take care not to overwork the mixture.
  • Space the pancetta slices, if using, a few inches apart on the prepared pan and put the cutter on top of 1 piece. Divide the meatloaf mixture into 4 equal portions. Press a piece of cheese into the center and then press the meat around it to enclose it completely. Put a portion in the cutter and press gently so that it covers the pancetta evenly, and makes a neat, flat disk. Repeat with the remaining meatloaf mix to make 4 little loaves. Remove the cutter.
  • Whisk the glaze ingredients in a small bowl, and then spread about 1 tablespoon of the mixture over the top and sides of each meatloaf. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes more. To serve, ladle some hot marinara sauce into the centers of 4 plates, and set the meatloaves on top.

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES



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This is a nice twist on the normal meatloaf recipes.. 8 mini meatloaves with a yummy sauce!! I have made this several times and recently added fresh mushrooms to meat mixture before shaping into loaves and it was fantastic... endless possibilities!

Provided by AnnaMarieCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg and milk together.
  • Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
  • Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
  • Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
  • You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
  • Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY BACON MINI MEATLOAVES



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Keep these Make-Ahead Cheesy Bacon Mini Meatloaves in the freezer for mealtime emergencies. Our bacon mini meatloaves are great for weeknights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
3 green onions, sliced
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1-inch-thick) patties; wrap bacon slice around edge of each patty.
  • Wrap individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Unwrap frozen patties; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until done (160ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 28 g

MINI STUFFED MEATLOAVES



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Bite-size comfort, our savory mini-stuffed meatloaves can be personalized with your favorite toppings and ready in under an hour.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
3/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind (3 oz)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, pizza sauce or Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, oats, onion, salt, pepper and egg with hands or spoon. Using 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop beef mixture into each muffin cup; press into cup.
  • Make indentation in center of mixture in each cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into each indentation. Top each with 1 tablespoon desired topping.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Remove from muffin cups. If desired, top with additional topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LI'L CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times since. My husband and three children count this main dish among their favorites. -Kathy Bowron, Cocolalla, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 loaves; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatloaf more flavor and texture. Some good options include ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb, and ground turkey.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix it until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Use fresh breadcrumbs. Fresh breadcrumbs will help to keep the meatloaf moist. If you don't have fresh breadcrumbs, you can use dry breadcrumbs, but be sure to soak them in milk before using.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can also add fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Don't cook the meatloaf at too high of a temperature. This will make the meatloaf dry. Cook it at a moderate temperature, such as 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf more tender.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed mini meat loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a variety of meats, seasonings, and cheeses, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, cheese-stuffed mini meat loaves are sure to please everyone.

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