Jalapeno-cheese Stuffed Mini Meatloaf
Jalapeno-cheese Stuffed Mini Meatloaf. These perfect sized meatloaves are super easy to make and even easier to portion out. Add diced jalapeno for even more kick.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. ground beef
- 1 small onion , finely diced
- 2 jalapenos , diced, optional
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 lb. uncooked bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 jalapeno , sliced for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 2 muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- Carefully mix beef, onion, diced jalapeno, eggs, breadcrumbs, half & half, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt/pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mix into 2 oz meatballs to ensure an even amount of the meat mixture for each muffin cup. Carefully press the 3 oz meat mixture in your hands making a small pocket in the center.
- Add some cheese into the center of each and form the meat back into a ball concealing the cheese. Press it together to ensure it is sealed and place into the muffin tin and gently press down to form a loaf.
- Brush each mini loaf with ketchup, then top with 2 pieces bacon and a jalapeno slice or two for garnish.
- Bake 20-25 minutes.