Description
Succulent garlic cheeseburger bites deliver bold flavor explosions that will delight hungry crowds at parties or game nights. Small appetizer-sized morsels pack rich beef and melted cheese into compact, irresistible packages you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Cheese:
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Colby jack cheese
Base and Other Ingredients:
- 1 box Red Lobster biscuit mix
- 1/4 cup garlic butter
Big Mac Sauce (Optional):
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to prepare for baking the cheeseburger bites.
- Combine Red Lobster biscuit mix and ground beef in a large mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration without following package instructions.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese into the meat mixture, blending until evenly distributed.
- Carefully shape the seasoned meat mixture into compact spheres measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
- Arrange the formed bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the bites turn golden brown and are completely cooked through.
- Transfer the baked bites to paper towels to absorb excess grease and pat gently.
- Create the garlic butter topping using the biscuit mix package guidelines, then generously brush over each burger bite.
- For an optional tangy accompaniment, whisk together mayo, mustard, white vinegar, sweet relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Serve the garlic cheeseburger bites warm with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier burger bites.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting Red Lobster biscuit mix with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Control portion sizes by using a small cookie scoop for uniform, consistent burger bites that cook evenly.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with fresh chopped parsley or chives for added color and herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg