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Mini Burgers
Everyone needs a delicious appetizer recipe in their repertoire. This one has everything you could ask for! Meat, cheese, fresh lettuce, a little juicy tomato and even a dipping sauce. The sauce is not mandatory, but makes these even more tasty AND more fun to eat.
These appetizers are easy enough to make for any party, but could also double as a snack or a small dinner.
Feel free to switch up the seasonings in the small meat patties to make your own unique flavors. Give them some Mexican flavor by adding some chili powder and cumin. Or a little curry for Indian flair.
Kids LOVE eating these! They really are a way more fun way of eating a burger and these are so easy for those little hands to just pick up and eat like these cucumber sandwiches. Finger foods for the win.
You can even add whatever veggies you normally love to eat on a burger or add some easy homemade guacamole.
What are Burger Bites?
Cheeseburger Bites are the bite-sized appetizer that you can’t stop eating. They are basically a take on a traditional burger but made as miniature version you can easy pop in your mouth.
Made with a mini beef patty along with some fresh veggies, these delightful hors d’oeuvres get served on small skewers with a secret burger sauce.
They are the perfect little bites to serve for the big game or Super Bowl party. Delicious with no-cook bbq sauce, ranch or a homemade whole grain dijon mustard.
Burger Bites Recipe Ingredients
Here are the basic ingredients needed to make burger bites. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
- Cheese. I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for that classic burger flavor, but you can use any cheese you like American cheese, pepper jack cheese, Monterey Jack, mozzarella or gouda.
- Ground Beef: Get a good quality lean ground beef, you want to use 90/10.
- Seasoning: We just need a few seasonings to make these mini meatballs taste great. Add in some salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Garlic: I love using fresh garlic in meatballs, but you could use 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toppings: I use dill pickle slices, lettuce, and grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes).
For the Secret Sauce
These easy appetizers are completed with a delicious burger sauce. It is definitely optional but also delicious.
- Mayonnaise: This forms the base of the sauce.
- Relish: I love to use dill relish, but if you prefer sweet relish you can use that also unless you are trying to make these keto.
- Ketchup: Use your favorite brand.
- Garlic Powder: Gives the sauce a slight garlic flavor.
- Black Pepper: I love to use fresh cracked black pepper for best flavor.
How to Make Burger Bites Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the slices of cheese into quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine together the hamburger meat with the salt, pepper, tablespoon worcestershire sauce, and the minced garlic.
- Make 16 1 tablespoon sized balls of meat out of the meat mixture. Place the meatballs on a baking tray and flatten each one with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While meat patties are cooking, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. then add a square of cheddar cheese to each meatball patty. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Then using an appetizer toothpick, skewer the tomato half, pickle, lettuce, and then the meatball. Serve right away with the secret burger sauce and your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
How to Make Burger Bites in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Make and form the meatballs according to the directions.
- Place as many meatballs into the preheated air fryer as you can without them touching.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then add cheese squares. Cook for 2 more minutes or until the internal temperature is 160°F when checked with an electric thermometer.
How to Make Burger Bites on Stove
- Make the meatballs according to the directions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add in meatballs. Cook each side for about 2 minutes for about 10 minutes total until internal temperature is 160°F.
- Add cheese squares and cover with a lid until cheese melts.
Tips for Success
- Good quality ingredients. Using high-quality beef imperative to get a great tasting burger. I like to use grass-fed organic beef.
- Same size meatballs. Use a 1 tablespoon sized scoop or spoon to keep the meatballs similar in size.
- No overcooking. For best results, don’t overcook the mini meatballs or they will be dried out and hard to chew. Cook them until they are 160°F.
Recipe Variations
- Make them bacon burger bites. Fry up a couple strips of bacon to make salty bacon cheeseburger bites!
- Add different vegetables. Add some chunks of red onion, white onion, or green onion to the skewer. Use sweet pickles instead of dill pickles.
- Small burgers. Add miniature buns on the skewers to make them more like actual burgers.
- No cheese please. Skip the cheese all together to make them plain burgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bites does this recipe make and what is the serving size? This recipe makes 16 bites and the serving size is 4 per person.
Are these low carb cheeseburger bites? This is a low-carb appetizer. Just make sure to use dill pickles and not sweet pickles. Sweet pickles contain too much sugar.
Could I use ground turkey instead? Yes, you could make it a mini turkey burger patty instead of using ground beef.
Could I cook the mini burger patties in an air fryer? Yes, these can be made in an air fryer or even in a pan on the stove.
What are bite size burgers called? Technically miniature burgers are called “sliders” and that is because of their high levels of greasiness. But these mini burgers are a bunless appetizer on a stick, not the same thing as a slider.
Are these burger bites a keto snack? Yes, this is a keto appetizer. But, the secret sauce is not keto because of the ketchup so you will have to skip it if you want to keep these keto.
How to Store & Reheat Burger Bites
How to store it? Let the bites cool and put in an airtight container. They should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
How to keep at room temperature? Not recommended to store these at room temperature.
How do you reheat? Pop just the meatballs into the microwave for 30 second intervals until heated through.
Can I Freeze Burger Bites?
How to freeze it? Let the burger meatballs cool completely before putting into an air tight, freezer safe container or freezer bag. Freeze just the meatballs, not any of the other ingredients for 1-2 months, just be sure to label with the recipe and date.
How to thaw it? Thaw frozen cooked meatballs on a plate in the refrigerator overnight until defrosted.
Try these other recipes!
- Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
- Mississippi Sin Dip
- Dill Pickle Wrap Dip
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
- Air Fryer Crispy Crowns
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Burger Bites
Ingredients
For the Burger Bites
- 16 ounce ground beef, 90/10 or 85/15
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 8 small cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 16 small dill pickle chips
- 16 small pieces lettuce
For the Secret Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup relish
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine together the hamburger meat with the salt, pepper, tablespoon worcestershire sauce, and the garlic powder.
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Make 16 1-tablespoon sized balls of meat out of the meat mixture. Place the meatballs on a baking tray and flatten each one a little with the palm of your hand.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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While meat patties are cooking, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.
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When timer goes off, pull the baking sheet out of the oven and add a square of cheddar cheese to each meatball patty. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Then using an appetizer toothpick, skewer the tomato half, pickle, lettuce, and then the meatball.
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Serve right away with the secret burger sauce and your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
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