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Mexican-Style Meatloaf Muffins with Pepper Jack and Corn

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Rett Main Course
Kategori Mexican
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup corn kernels, drained if canned
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 small cubes
  • 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup salsa, for serving

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 8 cups of a standard muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Press half of each portion into the bottom of a prepared muffin cup, making a small hollow in the center. Place one mozzarella cube in each hollow.
  • Cover the mozzarella with the remaining meat mixture and pinch the edges together so the cheese is enclosed. Sprinkle the shredded Pepper Jack evenly over the tops.
  • Bake until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before lifting them out.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with the remaining salsa.

merknader

Drain canned corn well so the mixture holds together, and seal each mozzarella cube inside the meat to help keep the centers gooey. For more heat, use a spicier salsa, then serve the muffins with extra salsa at the table.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Standard Muffin Tin, Large Mixing Bowl, Measuring Cups and Spoons