Description
Savory Cheeseburger Cups offer a fun and delicious twist on classic cheeseburger flavors, combining juicy ground beef, melted American cheese, and tangy condiments inside flaky biscuit dough cups. Topped with crisp lettuce, pickles, and onions, they make a perfect handheld meal or appetizer that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dough and Cheese
- 1 tube jumbo biscuit dough (16 ounces)
- 48 cubes American cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), setting the stage for perfectly baked flaky biscuit shells and browned beef.
- Cook the Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Drain excess fat from the skillet, return to heat, then stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prepare Dough Cups: Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly. Unroll the jumbo biscuit dough and cut each biscuit in half to create small dough pieces that will form the cups.
- Assemble Layers: Grease a baking dish and arrange half of the dough pieces snugly on the bottom. Layer half of the beef mixture evenly over the dough, then place half of the American cheese cubes on top.
- Repeat the Layers: Add the remaining dough pieces, followed by the rest of the beef mixture, then top with the remaining cheese cubes, creating a double-layered savory cup.
- Bake: Place the assembled cups in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from oven and top with chopped dill pickles, shredded lettuce, and diced onions just before serving to add crunch and fresh flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute American cheese with cheddar or your preferred melting cheese for variety.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the beef to prevent soggy biscuit cups.
- Serving immediately after assembling toppings yields the freshest texture and flavors.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
- These cups reheat well in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes before serving.
