Mini Cheeseburger Bites
These Mini Cheeseburger Bites are an easy party appetizer made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, and cherry tomatoes. They’re an easy bite-sized appetizer with classic cheeseburger flavor.
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It’s an easy appetizer for game day parties, birthday parties, potlucks, family gatherings, and casual get-togethers. They would also be a nice appetizer for a backyard party or movie night.
And if you love cheeseburger flavors, these Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels and Cheeseburger Dip are worth trying.
How to Make Mini Cheeseburger Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, hamburger seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape the mixture into 16 small balls. Place them on a baking sheet and press down just a bit to flatten.
4. Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked through.
5. Take them out and add a quarter slice of cheddar, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, and half a cherry tomato on top of each.
6. Stick a toothpick through each bite for easy snacking and serve them up!
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use ground beef with about 80% lean for juicy, flavorful bites.
- Make sure to press the meatballs slightly before baking so they cook evenly.
- You can replace hamburger seasoning for your favorite blend of spices if you prefer.
- Put the toothpicks—they make these bites easy to serve and eat!
- For extra flavor, try adding a little finely chopped onion or worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
- These bites are best served fresh and warm, but you can reheat them gently in the oven.
- You can customize it with your favorite burger toppings like ketchup, mustard, or pickles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Mini Cheeseburger Bites
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 tsp hamburger seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (quartered)
- 16 small pieces of lettuce
- 16 pickles
- 8 cherry tomatoes (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, hamburger seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 16 small balls. Place them on a baking sheet and press down just a bit to flatten.
- Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Take them out and add a quarter slice of cheddar, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, and half a cherry tomato on top of each.
- Stick a toothpick through each bite for easy snacking and serve them up!
