Description
Gourmet cheese puff mini burgers deliver a delightful culinary experience that blends French elegance with American comfort. Crispy choux pastry cradles succulent beef and melted cheese, creating an irresistible bite-sized sensation you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 12 small pickles
- 12 small tomato slices
- 12 small lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Craft the cheese puff base by heating water, butter, and salt to a gentle simmer in a saucepan. Incorporate flour rapidly, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges, cooking for 2-3 minutes to eliminate moisture.
- Allow the dough mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes, then integrate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in half the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Transfer small dollops of dough onto a silicone-lined baking sheet, sprinkling remaining cheese over each puff.
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 375°F upon placing the tray. Bake for 35 minutes until golden and puffy, developing a crisp exterior.
- While baking, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to create a zesty secret sauce. Refrigerate until needed.
- Season beef with salt and pepper. Form 12 compact patties, cooking in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, achieving a medium-rare doneness.
- After cooling cheese puffs completely, slice horizontally. Spread secret sauce on bottom halves, layer with beef patties, crisp pickles, juicy tomato slices, and fresh lettuce.
- Crown each slider with the top cheese puff half, securing the miniature burger. Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Cheese Puff Precision: Whisk the dough vigorously to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture that guarantees perfectly puffy buns.
- Temperature Tricks: Immediately lowering the oven temperature after initial baking creates a crispy exterior and soft, airy interior.
- Meat Mastery: Let burger patties rest after cooking to lock in juices and prevent dry, tough sliders.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based patties to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg