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These cheeseburger muffins turn everything you love about a cheeseburger into a fun, handheld bake. Seasoned beef goes into brioche bun cases pressed into a muffin tin, with a melty mozzarella centre hidden in the middle and onion on top.

They make six and are a guaranteed hit with the kids. Serve them hot with burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping, perfect for a casual dinner or party food.

Why You’ll Love It

These are a hit. You get cheeseburger flavour in a handheld bake with a melty cheese centre, they’re a guaranteed kid-pleaser, great for dinner or party food, and it makes six.

The Shortcut That Makes It Work

Brioche buns become the case. You press a halved bun into a muffin tin for an instant base, so there is no pastry, and the muffin tin shapes them for you.

Handy Tips

Press the brioche bun halves into the muffin holes with a glass to shape them. Mix the beef and seasoning really well so the flavour is even. Hide the mozzarella in the middle and cover with a little more beef so it stays gooey inside. Bake until golden and cooked through, then serve hot.

Make It Suit Your House

Add your favourite burger toppings, a little cheese on top, pickles, or a dab of mustard in the centre. Use cheddar instead of mozzarella if you prefer. Serve with a side salad or chips to make it a full meal.

What To Serve With It

Serve hot with burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping. A side salad or some chips rounds it out.

Leftovers

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot through, so the brioche crisps back up.

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Cheeseburger muffins made with beef mince, mozzarella, pickles and brioche buns
Steph de Sousa

Cheeseburger Muffins

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These cheeseburger muffins are made with seasoned beef mince, diced pickles, mozzarella and brioche buns for a fun twist on burger night. They’re easy to bake, packed with flavour, and perfect for feeding the family without too much fuss.
Print Recipe
prep time Prep Time 15 minutes
setting time Cook Time
 20 minutes
total time Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
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Ingredients
 

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1/2 cup sweet and sour pickled cucumbers
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt
  • 6 pieces mozzarella cheese
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 brioche burger buns

Method
 

  1. Add beef mince, pickles, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, smoked paprika, onion powder and tomato sauce into a large bowl.
  2. Mix it really well until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 6 sections.
  4. Spray a large muffin tin with olive oil.
  5. Cut 3 brioche buns in half and press each bun half toasted side down into the muffin holes using a glass.
  6. Grab mozzarella and cut into 6 pieces.
  7. Fill each muffin tray with 3/4 full of the beef mixture.
  8. Press a piece of mozzarella into the middle and cover with a little more beef.
  9. 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.
  10. Serve hot with your favourite burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

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FAQs

What do you serve these with?

Serve them hot with burger sauce or tomato sauce for dipping.

Can I use the muffin pan to shape the buns?

Yes. Press the bun halves into the muffin holes using a glass to shape them.

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes. Cheddar works well in place of mozzarella if you prefer.


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