Description
Sizzling garlic cheeseburger bites deliver irresistible flavor in compact, crowd-pleasing morsels. Quick appetizers pack bold meaty essence with melted cheese that draws hungry guests to the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for garlic sauce)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with finely diced onion, crushed garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, creating a uniform meat mixture.
- Craft compact, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter using gentle rolling techniques.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), carefully positioning meatballs to ensure even browning.
- Cook meatballs for 5-7 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet, incorporating minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic.
- Reintroduce meatballs into the skillet, delicately coating each piece with fragrant garlic butter sauce.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella across meatball surfaces, covering skillet to allow gentle cheese melting for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh parsley, serving immediately while cheese remains luxuriously molten and meatballs retain optimal temperature.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Chill the meat mixture for 15-30 minutes before forming meatballs to help them hold their shape and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- For gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain binding and texture.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for added depth and personalized taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg