Description

Even people who are not typically meatloaf fans will love these mini chicken meatloaf cupcakes. They are made from ground chicken, diced veggies and spices and are stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Yum!

Ingredients

• 1 c. panko
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 lb. ground chicken breast or dark meat
• 1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. diced white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T. dried oregano
• 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 16 small mozzarella cubes, cut from a block
• 2 c. marinara sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat mini-muffin pans with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine panko, half of the Parmesan cheese and the olive oil. Using your hands, combine the mixture until evenly coated; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg; add chicken, bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, remaining Parmesan, basil and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix well with your hands.