Best Cheddar Burger Appetizers Recipes

CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS (THE JUICY LUCY)

Steps:

• Combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix together well.
• Roll the beef into 6 balls. Split each beef ball in half and flatten out to your preferred patty size. Place about 2-3 tablespoons cheese in the center of one patty, then top with the other patty and seal the edges by pinching and smoothing with your fingers.
• Gently press flat, double checking there are no opening for the cheese to escape when the burgers cook.
• Cook on a grill or skillet over medium high heat (usually about 3 minutes per side). Toast the buns and serve with your desired burger toppings

CHEDDAR-STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Divide beef into 4 equal portions, and gently form each into a ball. Insert a piece of cheese in the center of each ball, and flatten into 1-inch-thick patties, pinching beef to enclose cheese. Transfer to a plate; with thumb, make a shallow indentation in center of patties, taking care not to expose cheese.
• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Just before grilling, season patties with salt and pepper. Place on grill; cover, and cook to desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let burgers rest 3 to 4 minutes; serve on buns with desired toppings.

ONION AND CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, egg and ketchup. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Lightly mix in cheddar cheese. Shape beef mixture into 6 thick patties. Preheat oven on broiler setting.
• Place hamburgers on broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Serve on hamburger buns.

CHEDDAR BURGER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a 10-inch skillet, place Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms and onions and saute until onions are translucent. Set aside and let cool.
• On each toothpick, thread 1 half of the tomato, mushroom and onion and set aside.
• In large mixing bowl, all other ingredients except for the cheese. Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into meatballs and flatten slightly to resemble hamburgers.
• Using the same skillet, cook burgers over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place cheese over each hamburger and let the cheese melt. Insert 1 toothpick with the tomato, mushroom and onion in each burger and serve warm.

GRILLED CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Shape mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning once. Remove patties from skillet; cover to keep warm. Drain drippings from skillet and discard; carefully wipe skillet with paper towels.
• To assemble sandwiches, spread margarine on one side of each bread slice. With margarine on outside of sandwiches, assemble 4 sandwiches with cheese slices and ground beef patties.
• Heat same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sandwiches; cook about 1 minute on each side or until bread begins to brown and sandwich is hot. If desired, serve with ketchup, mustard or chili sauce.