Description
These mini bunless cheeseburger bites are the perfect low-carb appetizer! Made with juicy seasoned beef, melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, red onion, and tangy pickles, they’re packed with classic burger flavors—without the bun. Quick, easy, and great for parties!
Ingredients
Scale
For the mini burgers:
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the toppings:
- 4–5 slices red cheddar, cut into squares
- 12 baby romaine lettuce leaves
- 12 cocktail pickles
- 1 small red onion, quartered
Instructions
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Prepare the burger mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
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Shape the patties:
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the meat, roll into balls, and flatten into small patties.
- Make a small dent in the center of each patty with your finger (this helps them keep their shape).
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Cook the patties:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked.
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Assemble the burger bites:
- Top each patty with cheese, lettuce, a slice of onion, and a pickle.
- Secure with a toothpick if needed.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Use beef, turkey, or chicken for different flavors.
- Swap red cheddar for American, Swiss, or pepper jack cheese.
- Serve on mini buns if you prefer a traditional slider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg