Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Minis? Yes, please! 😋✨ These adorable mini meatloafs are stuffed with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. They’re packed with flavor and totally customizable! Perfect for a cozy dinner, meal prep, or just something fun to serve at a get-together.
🧀🍖 Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Minis
(Juicy mini meatloafs with gooey mozzarella cheese in the middle – a bite-sized burst of comfort!)
🛒 Ingredients (for 6 mini meatloafs):
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork for extra juiciness)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
🔥 How to Make:
1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin if you want perfect mini meatloaf shapes
2. Make the Meatloaf Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, diced onion, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper
- Mix everything together until just combined (don’t overmix or the meatloaf might become tough)
3. Stuff the Meatloaf:
- Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions (about 1/3 cup each)
- Flatten each portion into a patty in your hands
- Place a generous tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each patty
- Carefully fold the meat around the cheese to encase it fully, shaping it into a mini meatloaf
4. Bake:
- Place the mini meatloafs on the prepared baking sheet or in the muffin tin
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatloafs are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C)
- If desired, spoon a little marinara sauce over the top of each meatloaf during the last 5 minutes of baking, then return to the oven to heat through
5. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley if you like
- Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping!
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Little bundles of cheesy, meaty goodness. Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Minis coming your way! 🧀🍖”
- “Cheese inside? YES PLEASE! Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Minis are your new dinner fave. 😋”
- “Who knew mini meatloafs could be this cheesy? 🍽🧀”
- “Say hello to the meatloaf upgrade you never knew you needed. These minis are next level.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Mixing up the meatloaf ingredients in a big bowl
- Shaping the patties and stuffing them with gooey mozzarella
- The mini meatloafs sizzling in the oven (that cheese pull shot!)
- Spoonful of marinara sauce topping + final presentation
- First bite shot, oozing cheese – glorious moment 🧀✨
Want to add some flavor twists? You could stuff them with herbs like basil or even a bit of pesto, or top with crispy bacon bits for extra crunch!
