Description
Savory Cheeseburger Cups reinvent the classic cheeseburger flavors into a fun, flaky biscuit cup. Ground beef seasoned with onions, garlic, ketchup, and mustard is layered with melty American cheese inside a jumbo biscuit dough, then baked until golden and bubbly. Topped with pickles, lettuce, and onions, these easy-to-make cups are perfect for parties or a comforting meal.
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
Biscuit Shell
- 1 tube jumbo biscuit dough (16 ounce)
- 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) to ensure an ideal temperature for baking flaky biscuits and achieving a golden crust.
- Cook the filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Season the beef: Drain excess fat from the skillet, then return to heat. Add ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture, stirring until evenly combined. Let it simmer lightly for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cool the filling: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the beef mixture to cool slightly to avoid melting the biscuit dough prematurely.
- Prepare biscuit cups: Unroll the jumbo biscuit dough and cut each biscuit in half to create smaller pieces that will serve as cups.
- Assemble the first layer: Grease a baking dish and place half of the biscuit dough pieces snugly in the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over this dough layer, then top with half of the American cheese cubes.
- Assemble the second layer: Repeat by layering the remaining biscuit dough pieces, beef mixture, and cheese cubes for a double-layered effect.
- Bake: Place the assembled baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven and immediately top the cheeseburger cups with chopped dill pickles, shredded lettuce, and diced onions for a fresh, crunchy finish.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving to ensure the cups hold their shape, then enjoy your savory twist on a classic cheeseburger.
Notes
- You can substitute American cheese with cheddar or your favorite meltable cheese.
- For extra crispiness, brush the biscuit dough with melted butter before baking.
- Use freshly diced onions for topping to maintain crunch and freshness.
- These cups can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
