Cheeseburger Mini Muffins

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022
I invented these cute little muffins so I could enjoy the flavor of cheeseburgers without resorting to fast food. I often freeze a batch and reheat however many I need, including as appetizers. —Teresa Kraus, Cortez, Colorado

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the ketchup, milk, butter, eggs and mustard; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the beef mixture and cheese.
  3. Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° until a toothpick comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Editor's Note: Muffins may be baked in regular-size muffin cups for 20-25 minutes; recipe makes 2 dozen.

Test Kitchen Tips
  • Mix gently to avoid dense muffins.
  • These also are great with ground pork or turkey.
  • For the most flavor, we recommend using sharp cheddar.
  • Nutrition Facts

    1 mini muffin: 62 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.