Cheeseburger Muffins
These are such a fun little dinner, and honestly, they’re a bit of a winner when you want burger vibes without standing at the stove flipping patties.
You get juicy beef, melty cheese, a little hit of pickle, and that soft brioche base all baked into one handy muffin-sized bite.
Why you’ll love it
They’ve got all the best bits of a cheeseburger packed into one neat little bake.
Handy tips
Press the brioche firmly into the muffin holes so it holds its shape. Tuck the mozzarella right into the middle for that melty centre.
Serving ideas
Serve them hot with burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping.
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Cheeseburger Muffins
Method
- Add beef mince, pickles, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, smoked paprika, onion powder and tomato sauce into a large bowl.
- Mix it really well until combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 sections.
- Spray a large muffin tin with olive oil.
- Cut 3 brioche buns in half and press each bun half toasted side down into the muffin holes using a glass.
- Grab mozzarella and cut into 6 pieces.
- Fill each muffin tray with 3/4 full of the beef mixture.
- Press a piece of mozzarella into the middle and cover with a little more beef.
- Top with a slice of onion, spray lightly with olive oil and bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favourite burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheeseburger Muffins
What do you serve these with?
The recipe serves them with burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping.
Can I use the muffin pan to shape the buns?
Yes. The recipe presses the bun halves into the muffin holes using a glass.