🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Patties

🥩 Ingredients

For the Patties:

• 2 lbs (900g) ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Filling:

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or both!)

• Optional: ½ cup cooked bacon bits

For the Creamy Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups milk

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Garnish:

• Fresh parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Meat Mixture

In a large bowl, mix:

• Ground beef

• Breadcrumbs

• Eggs

• Milk

• Onion

• Garlic

• Seasonings

• Worcestershire sauce

Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).

2️⃣ Form & Stuff the Patties

1. Divide mixture into 12 portions.

2. Flatten each into a thick round.

3. Add 1–2 tbsp shredded cheese in the center.

4. Seal tightly and shape into thick patties.

3️⃣ Sear for Flavor

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

• They don’t need to be fully cooked yet.

4️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.

2. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

3. Slowly whisk in milk.

4. Simmer until thickened.

5. Stir in shredded cheddar.

6. Season with salt & pepper.

5️⃣ Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Arrange patties in a greased baking dish.

3. Pour cheese sauce over them.

4. Top with extra shredded cheese.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot!

🍽️ What to Serve With It

• Mashed potatoes

• Buttered rice

• Steamed broccoli

• Garlic bread

❓ Q & A Section

Q: Can I use ground turkey instead?

Yes! Use 93% lean turkey and add 1 extra tablespoon of olive oil for moisture.

Q: How do I prevent cheese from leaking out?

Seal the edges tightly and chill patties for 20–30 minutes before cooking.

Q: Can I make this ahead?

Absolutely. Assemble patties and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Q: Can I freeze them?

Yes.

• Freeze uncooked patties individually.

• Thaw overnight before cooking.

• Or freeze fully cooked for up to 2 months.

Q: How do I make it low-carb?

Replace breadcrumbs with:

• Crushed pork rinds

• Almond flour

Q: Can I skip the sauce?

Yes! Just top patties with cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.