Having a good appetizer can make the difference between a good party and a great party. This recipe for mini cheeseburgers is one to keep, for whenever you need a delicious first course for any event. Everyone loves cheeseburgers!
If you're expecting vegetarians at your event, make some of these mini cheeseburgers with mushrooms or Beyond burgers. Make sure they're set on their own platter so there isn't any confusion. Otherwise, stick with half a pound of ground beef! If you want these mini cheeseburgers to be a little healthier, opt for lean or extra lean ground beef.
Appetizer recipes shouldn't take ages to make. After all, you want the oven and stove free for whatever the main course may be. That's why we've designed this recipe to be as quick and simple as possible. Follow the steps along exactly as written, and before you know it you'll have some delicious mini cheeseburgers!
For more great appetizer recipes, check out our other recipes on Moms Who Think. We have all kinds of different recipes, from the healthy to the truly indulgent. Keeping many different appetizer recipes on hand is always a great idea, for whatever needs you may have.
Mini Appetizer Cheeseburgers
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl combine ketchup, milk, butter, eggs, and mustard.
5. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
6. Fold in the beef mixture and shredded cheese.
8. Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. /
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Makes 5 dozen.