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Mini Burgers with the Works

Savory Mini Burgers with the Works for Quick Family Fun

Enjoy these Mini Burgers with the Works, a delicious and quick appetizer perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 burgers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose an 80/20 fat ratio for optimal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To season the beef
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper For a subtle kick
For the Assembly
  • 12 slices American Cheese Melts beautifully
  • 12 slices White Bread Heels recommended
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing Can swap with ketchup or mayo
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Pearl Onions Soft and sweet
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles Add crunch and tanginess
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Juicy and fresh

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Shape ground beef into twelve one-inch patties and let them rest at room temperature.
  2. Microwave the patties on a plate lined with paper towels for about 1 minute or until they are no longer pink.
  3. Cut out 12 circles from the white bread using a one-inch round cookie cutter.
  4. Spread Thousand Island dressing on half of the bread circles, layer with a beef patty, cheese, onions, pickles, and tomatoes, then top with the remaining bread circles.
  5. Arrange the mini burgers on a platter and serve with sweet potato fries or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure all patties are uniform in size for even cooking and consider using different types of bread for a twist.

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