MINI BURGERS WITH THE WORKS
I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. -Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Shape beef into twelve 1-in. patties. Place on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 1 minute until meat is no longer pink. Cut each slice of cheese into fourths; set aside., Using a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut out 6 circles from each slice of bread. Spread half the bread circles with dressing. Layer with burgers, cheese, onions, pickles and tomatoes. Top with remaining bread circles; secure with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MINI PARTY BURGERS
We love finger foods in the South. For parties, I make mini burgers in advance and then wrap them in pastry, bake them and serve them with assorted sauces. -Monica Flatford, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place beef in a small bowl; sprinkle with dressing mix and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk egg with water. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut pastry into four 6-in. squares; cut squares in half to make 8 rectangles. Place a burger on 1 end of each rectangle; top with cheese. Brush edges of pastry with egg mixture. Fold pastry over burger to enclose; press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54 mg cholesterol, Sodium 488 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20 g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2 g fiber), Protein 11 g protein.
CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS FOR TWO
Here's a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better-with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. -Says Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 2 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomato if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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