minute. Remove from the heat and transfer the
vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add the ground
beef, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese. Season with
the salt and spices. Add the cubes of cheese and mix
well to combine.
- Form the mixture into six 2½-inch balls or twelve
1½-inch balls. Place a ball in each lined muffin cup.
Bake until the cupcakes’ internal temperature reaches
160°F, about 12 minutes for jumbo cupcakes or 9
minutes for regular-sized ones. Remove from the oven
and serve warm. - Store extras in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a baking dish in
a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until warmed
through.