Mini Burger Bites
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (each cut into 4 small squares)
- 24 mini dill pickle chips
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or small lettuce leaves
- 24 mini burger buns (or toasted baguette rounds)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 24 decorative toothpicks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Shape the meat into 24 small, uniform patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Flatten them slightly, as they will shrink and thicken during cooking.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the mini patties in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on the first side until a nice brown crust forms. Flip the patties over.
- Immediately after flipping, place a small square of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- While the meat rests for a moment, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl. This creates a classic “burger sauce” that ties all the flavors together.
- Lay out the bottom halves of your mini buns. Spread a small amount of sauce on each. Layer with a piece of lettuce, the cheesy burger patty, a pickle chip, and half a cherry tomato. Place the top bun on (if using) and secure the entire stack by pushing a toothpick through the center.
Find it online: https://www.cozinty.com/snacks/mini-burger-bites/