Description
A comforting appetizer of tender ground beef wrapped around molten cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs until just combined.
- Make small cheese filling balls from the shredded cheese.
- Flatten a small portion of meat mixture, place a cheese ball in the center, seal the meat around it, and roll into a ball.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let cool before serving with dipping sauces.
Notes
Customize with spices or different cheese blends. For crunch, broil briefly at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 bites
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatloaf, appetizer, cheesy, comfort food, family recipe