Description
These Mini Beef Cheeseburgers are a delightful explosion of flavor, featuring juicy, tender beef patties topped with melted cheese and nestled in soft, pillowy buns. Each bite offers a perfect balance of savory meatiness and creamy richness, complemented by fresh toppings that add a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal juiciness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For Assembly:
- 12 mini burger buns
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape them into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned, then flip them over.
- Place a quarter slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the mini burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the patties a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Storage: Leftover cooked burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or swap the cheddar for your favorite cheese variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheeseburger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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