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Cheeseburger Cups combine savory beef and creamy cheese in a flaky biscuit.
Cheeseburger Cups are like little treasures of comfort food wrapped in a flaky biscuit. The aroma of cooking beef blends with the tang of ketchup and mustard, curling into a scent that is both savory and slightly sweet. As you brown the ground beef, let it cook until the edges turn a deep, satisfying hue. This simple step brings out richness that offsets the creamy smoothness of melted Velveeta. It's a homey, familiar smell, reminiscent of childhood favorites.
The buttermilk biscuits, crisped around the edges, hold a hearty filling that bursts with flavor. Each bite offers a contrast of textures—tender beef, gooey cheese, and the soft, golden biscuit. As these cups bake, the biscuits rise and cradle the filling securely, creating a handheld delight that’s perfect for sharing. Kids and older adults alike can enjoy the surprise of cheese waiting beneath the surface.
These cups invite a playful cooking experience and are adaptable for gatherings, big or small. They require minimal clean-up, and their individual serving size makes them both fun and practical for a party spread. Cheeseburger Cups bridge the gap between everyday meals and festive occasions with their approachable, nostalgic appeal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1/2 cup Velveeta cubed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease a muffin tin.
- Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.
- Press each biscuit onto the bottom and up the sides of each of the prepared muffin cups.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the cups.
- Top the beef mixture with the cheese cubes.
- Bake until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, about 14-16 minutes.
- Serve.
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