Mini Burger Party Platter
Recipe from Midwest Living

Make these restaurant-style mini burgers as a fun appetizer at your next party. Add one or more of our flavored toppers and serve with seasoned waffle fries.


Mini Burger Party Platter


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 53 mins
Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/4  cup  finely chopped green onion or onionOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  waterOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  Worcestershire sauce or steak sauceOn Sale
  • 3/4  tsp.  Montreal steak seasoning or Cajun seasoningOn Sale
  • 1  pound  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 2  1-oz.  Swiss or cheddar cheese slices, cut into fourthsOn Sale
  • 8    dinner rolls or cocktail-sized hamburger buns, splitOn Sale
  •     Shredded red-tipped leaf lettuceOn Sale
  • 1    plum tomato, thinly slicedOn Sale
  •     Balsamic Mayo, Chipotle Mayo, Garlic-Cumin Mayo, Herbed Goat Cheese and/or Citrus Ketchup (recipes fOn Sale
  •     Spice-Dusted Waffle Fries (see recipe)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a large bowl combine chopped onion, bread crumbs, water, Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning. Add beef; mix well.
2.
Shape meat mixture on waxed paper into a 10x5-inch rectangle. Cut into eight square-shaped patties. Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until done (160 degrees F), turning once. Top with cheese slices; broil 30 seconds more or until cheese slices are melted.
3.
On a serving platter, top each dinner roll or cocktail-sized hamburger bun bottom with lettuce, tomato slice, mini burger, desired topping and roll or bun top. If needed, secure buns with cocktail party picks. Add hot waffle fries to the platter. Makes 8 appetizer mini burgers.

Spice-Dusted Waffle Fries
Place 3 cups frozen waffle-cut or thick-cut French fried potatoes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning or Cajun seasoning. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and crisp. Remove from oven. Makes about 2-1/2 cups.

Balsamic Mayo
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Chipotle Mayo
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 to 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped. Cover and chill until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Garlic-Cumin Mayo
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Cover and chill until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Herbed Goat Cheese
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup soft chevre (goat cheese), crumbled (4 ounces), 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano, basil or thyme. Cover and chill until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Citrus Ketchup
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel and 1 teaspoon orange juice. Cover and chill until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Nutrition information
Calories 402, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 11%, Iron 15%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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