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Cheeseburger Cups Recipe

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Cheeseburger Cups are a fun and delicious twist on the classic burger, featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese nestled inside crispy baked burger bun cups. Perfect for a party appetizer or a kid-friendly meal, these savory bites are topped with ketchup, mustard, pickles, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that authentic cheeseburger flavor in a convenient handheld form.

Ingredients

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For the Bun Cups

  • 6 burger buns, split
  • Cooking spray
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

For the Beef Filling

  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Topping

  • 3 slices cheddar cheese, quartered
  • Ketchup, for serving
  • Yellow mustard, for serving
  • 12 pickle chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bun Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard muffin tin generously with cooking spray. Using a rolling pin, flatten each half of the burger buns to about 1/4 inch thick. Place each flattened bun half cut-side up into the muffin cups, creating a little cup shape to hold the filling.
  2. Cook the Onion and Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink, approximately 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Season the Beef Mixture: Return the beef and onions to the skillet if you drained fat separately. Add garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine the seasoning evenly throughout the beef mixture.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly into each prepared bun cup in the muffin tin. Top each with a quarter slice of cheddar cheese. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the bun cups are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add Garnishes and Serve: Remove the cheeseburger cups from the oven. Drizzle ketchup and yellow mustard over each one according to taste. Top each with a pickle chip and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute any cheese of choice, such as American or pepper jack, for a different flavor profile.
  • Make sure to flatten the buns evenly for uniform cooking and to hold the filling properly.
  • These cups can be prepared ahead of time, assembled, and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time slightly if baking from chilled.
  • For a spicier variation, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
  • Leftover cheeseburger cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

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