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Easy moist and fluffy Mini Cheeseburger Muffins include the best parts of a cheeseburger baked into bite-size muffins.

Parties and football food, a big part of what fall and the holidays are about. We can’t forget comfort food either; hearty food that warms you up anytime and puts a smile on your face. These Mini Cheeseburger Muffins are a perfect cure for those chilly nights.

Comforting little morsels of cheeseburger you can eat by hand and are easy to prep and take to parties. Bring this to your next gathering and guests will be swarming to them.

Ingredients for Making Mini Cheeseburger Muffins

Ground beef – I use lean beef which I find works best for this recipe
Onion – chopped
Salt and pepper – to season
All-purpose flour – you can also use GF flour to make these gluten free
Baking powder – to help the muffins rise
Ketchup and mustard – adds a ton of flavor and helps give a true cheeseburger flavor to these muffins
Eggs – to bind everything together and give the muffins some height
Greek yogurt – although this ingredient isn’t usually found in cheeseburger it gives a lot of flavor tot he muffins and helps stop them drying out.
Butter – melted
Worcestershire sauce – adds tang and really compliments beef
Sharp cheddar cheese – this is the best for a classic cheeseburger it’s strong and melts perfectly
Pickles – sliced, as a garnish

I used sharp cheddar cheese with lean ground beef to create moist, tender savory meat muffins. This wholesome recipe packs plenty of flavor and protein. A couple of cups of cheese in the entire recipe is a balanced way to create cheeseburger flavor in these mini muffins.

Cheeseburger Muffins vs. Meatloaf Muffins

To keep these from being meatloaf muffins, it’s mixed into a batter that mimics bread from a cheeseburger. Mix in a couple of eggs, onion, a bit of butter, flour and baking powder to make a simple dough that fluffs these cheeseburger muffins into moist mounds of ready-to-go cheeseburgers.

Plus it’s got the ketchup and mustard baked right in, of course, you can garnish with more.

How to Make Cheeseburger Muffins

In a large pan or skillet stir together beef, onion, pepper, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until browned.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate medium bowl combine ketchup, mustard, eggs, yogurt, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Stir wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients until moist. Fold in beef mixture and shredded cheese.
Fill greased muffin pan cups almost full with mixture (it won’t rise much). Bake until cooked through and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Top with more ketchup, mustard and sliced pickles if desired.

Get creative and try different toppings

These mini cheeseburgers are very versatile so it’s a fun way to get creative and try different toppings and seasoning. Why not try topping with bacon pieces, fresh chopped tomatoes or mix in different herbs into the mix. Like a little heat? try adding fresh or dried chili.

This is a great thing to do at parties when you want to serve up different varieties or even get the guests making their own!

Tips for Making Mini Cheeseburger Muffins

Use lean beef for best results otherwise, they may turn out too greasy
You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using GF flour
Use a good quality sharp cheddar for best flavor
The Greek yogurt helps keep the muffins moist so don’t skip it
To check if the muffins are done check by inserting a toothpick into the center, if it comes out clean they’re ready
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving
Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze in suitable containers

Mini Cheeseburger Muffins recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Meaty, rich and savory, with a bit of tang from mustard and ketchup.
Texture: Moist, tender and fluffy cheeseburger muffins.

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