Crisp, golden breadcrumbs on the outside and a molten cheese center on the inside — these cheese-stuffed meat cutlets are the kind of dinner that disappears fast. They bake in the oven, so there is no splattering skillet to babysit.
Seasoned ground meat wraps around a cube of firm cheese, then everything gets a crunchy breadcrumb coat. For more crowd-pleasing dinners, try our cabbage steaks with ground meat and cheese or the Turkish borek spiral with meat and cheese.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
- 80 g (3 oz) firm cheese, cut into small cubes
- 60 g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs
- Salt and your favorite spices, to taste
Instructions
- Season the ground meat with salt and spices and mix well.
- Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a cube of cheese in the center.
- Shape the cutlet so the cheese is completely sealed inside.
- Roll each cutlet in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) until cooked through and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
Tips
- Seal the cheese completely inside the meat — any gaps will let the cheese leak out during baking.
- Chill the shaped cutlets for 15 minutes before coating so they hold their shape better.
- Cook ground meat to a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) — see usda.gov for food safety guidance.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 134 kcal · protein 15.2 g · fat 6.3 g · carbs 4.9 g.
Pair them with our quick chicken schnitzels in 20 minutes for another easy weeknight win — and browse allrecipes.com for more family dinner inspiration.