Mini cheeseburgers on a stick , you’ll never miss the bun!
Little mini bites are always the hit at any party. New Year’s Eve is the biggest and most festive party for finger foods and little bites. Whether you are the host of a home party, or the attendee at a friends party, appetizers rule on this night.
Maybe because finger foods and easy appetizers that don’t require utensils make for easy, comfortable gatherings, casual conversation and the ability to move around with ease and mingle.
After the holidays like Christmas, that require lots of prep time and sit down entertaining, New Year’s Eve is a much anticipated relaxing night.
These mini burger bites encompass all things wonderful. They’re bunless so they’re low carb. They’re tiny so you can enjoy more per serving. They’re pretty and festive for company.
There’s really nothing NOT to love about these burger bites.
AND they are easy to customize. You could have a table set up for building you own mini burger and leave out all the toppings so others can make it themselves.
If you make them yourselves for the party they do require some time to cut and prep everything, but then it’s all assembly line style and your kiddies can help, like mine did!
A little coaxing of getting to eat some works well too. 🙂
You can use whatever dressing your really like with burgers but I went for a change of pace and made my own thousand island style dressing to dip these bites in.
Be careful with Tabasco sauce, a little goes a long way. Taste and adjust before adding more. I think it’s spicy enough but the hubby thought it not spicy enough and would have preferred more. You be the judge.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
- Cheddar Cauliflower Bacon Bites
- Low Carb Cheesy Pepper Poppers
- Broccoli Cauliflower Quinoa Bites
- Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Dip
- Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips
- Sweet Candied Bourbon Pecans
- Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Have a Safe and Wonderful New Year’s Everyone!
Nutritional Information was calculated for 3 mini burgers on a stick with 1 tablespoon of dip.
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Mini Bun-less Cheeseburger Bites with Thousand Island Dip
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into 48 pieces
- 6 ounces uncured nitrate free bacon
- 24 cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups red leaf lettuce chopped
- optional: pickles
Thousand Island Dip
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Combine the first 5 ingredients together in a bowl.
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Using about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture, make 48 mini patties or meatballs.
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Place them on a foil lined baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. Turn oven off and add a slice of cheese to each burger bite. Place back in oven to melt cheese for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to prepare remaining ingredients.
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Cook the bacon in a skillet but remove before crisp. Drain on paper towel and break into 48 pieces.
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To assemble burgers on toothpick start with a tomato half, pickle, bacon, lettuce, and cheeseburger.
Such a fun idea – these would be the hit of any party! I think I’m going to have to make them, because I don’t think I’ll be able to get them out of my mind until I do. 🙂
I just love “mini” anything! My brother will love these because thy are cheeseburgers he can actually eat (he’s gluten free).
What a great gluten free appetizer option!
These would be perfect for a New Years Eve party!
Love these little bites and yes, who needs a bun for these fun cheeseburger skewers.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2015!!!
You are absolutely right: I would NOT miss the buns with these cute little burger bites. What a great idea for a party!
Brenda,
I made a 24 count batch for my family and I last night for dinner. Everyone absolutely loved them! I did not have any onion powder, so I diced up a purple onion and mixed it into the ground beef along with the other spices. It worked like a treat and they came out completely delicious.
Keep up the great work,
Kevin
Thanks Kevin!!! So happy you loved them! Keep up the good work!!
I am always looking for an appetizer that looks good AND tastes good for large groups. These are filling too. We loved them
These are insanely cute and awesome.
Thank you Carrie!
I am thinking of trying your program as I’ve failed for over 40 years to control my weight due to sugar addiction and feelings of deprivation. Seeing this one picture and reading your words inspire me to try again. What are those tick picks holding the food together and can you buy them in stores or online?
Thank you!
I found them online through Amazon.
These look amazing! I was thinking of making them for an upcoming housewarming but am concerned that the beef may dry out. Any problems with this? The dip will help i’m sure but I just wanted to see any thoughts on this since I”ll be traveling a short way with the appetizer. Thanks so much for your time!
I served them room temp for a party and had prepped them quite a few hours before in the day.
These are great! I made a few with mushrooms instead of beef (vegan option) and were delicious!!
Great idea!
May I ask for the personnel thousand island recipe and nutritional value