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Cheesy Bacon Burger Bites
Crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and juicy beef come together in one satisfying bite. These miniature cheeseburgers pack all the classic cookout flavors onto a single skewer. You'll mix ground beef with cheese cubes and savory seasonings, then sear the patties in bacon drippings for a rich, smoky crust. Fresh cherry tomatoes and crisp romaine lettuce crown each patty to finish the stack. They're a guaranteed hit for your next weekend gathering or game day spread.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 7 slices bacon
- 28 fancy toothpicks
- 28 cherry tomatoes
- 3 leaves romaine lettuce, cut into 28 (1½-inch) pieces
- ½ cup Original Bisquick ® mix
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- 1Cook the bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until browned but still pliable. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain, leaving 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the pan. Cut each slice of cooked bacon into 4 equal pieces.
- 2Thread 1 cherry tomato, 1 piece of bacon, and 1 piece of romaine lettuce onto each of the 28 toothpicks. Set these aside for later assembly.
- 3Combine the ground beef, Bisquick mix, salt, pepper, egg, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the cubed Cheddar cheese. Portion the mixture into 28 small balls and flatten them slightly to resemble miniature hamburger patties. Don't overmix the meat, or the patties will become tough.
- 4Warm the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the mini burger patties in the drippings for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once, until they're completely cooked through with no pink remaining in the center. Cooking in bacon fat adds a rich, smoky crust to the beef.
- 5Push 1 prepared toothpick skewer into the center of each cooked burger patty to assemble the bites. Serve them alongside small bowls of ketchup and mustard for dipping.
Notes
- Variation: Substitute pepper Jack cheese for the Cheddar and use hot pepper sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce for a spicier kick.
- Make ahead: You can mix and shape the beef patties up to a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
- Serving: Offer small bowls of ketchup, mustard, or your favorite burger sauce on the side for dipping.