These mini burger bites are the perfect appetizer for summer and all year! Ready in under 25 minutes, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the day and not be stuck in the kitchen.
1tspyour favorite all purpose seasoning - I used DUST by VooDoo Chef
6 slices cooked bacon
24small squares of cheeseI used pepper jack
24 pickle chips
12grape tomatoes - cut in half
1 cup lettucejust enough to put a small piece on each burger bite
Sauces for dipping. I used Jalapeno Mustard and Srircaha Sauce from Silver Spring Foods
24large toothpicks are small bamboo skewers for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°
Place the ground beef in a medium bowl.
Add the garlic and seasonings.
Using your hands work in the seasonings and garlic into the ground beef. Be careful to not over work the meat.
Form mini burgers, I rolled them like I was making meatballs and then flattened them just a tad so the shape was more like a burger.
Place the mini burgers on a plate until all are formed.
In a large skillet, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over medium meat.
Add your mini burgers. Brown each side of your burger. This will take about 2 - 3 minutes per side.
While the burgers are cooking, cook your bacon if you haven't yet.
Once the burgers are browned on each side, put the whole pan into the preheated oven (make sure your pan can go into the oven, if not, transfer the burgers to a cookie sheet).
Bake the burgers for 3 - 5 minutes until cooked throughout.
When the burgers are done, it's time to assemble your burger bites.
Place one piece of cheese, one piece of lettuce, one small sqaure of bacon, one pickle, and a half of tomato on top of each mini burger.
Hold each one together with a large tooth pick or mini bamboo skewers.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and CK Mondavi and Family Wines.
Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes about 24 bunless burger bites, feel free to double the recipe for larger gatherings. Everyone usually eats 2 - 4 per person.