Handheld and packed with flavor, these Cheeseburger Cups are perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Pair them with fries and load up with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal.
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Try this fun take on the classic burger that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion! Making a batch of cheeseburger biscuit cups is super simple and great for feeding a crowd.
Why My Recipe
Made in a regular muffin tin, these handheld cheeseburger cups are made with simple ingredients and flavors you know and love. With a fluffy biscuit base and all the fix-ins, this recipe results in burgers like you’ve never had them!
Prepare them all the same way or prepare a toppings bar to let everyone customize their own burger cups. Either way, this dish is packed with fast food flavor without the drive thru prices.
And for even more cheeseburger goodness, you have to try my Chopped Cheeseburger Sliders or this Copycat In-N-Out Burger recipe!
Ingredients Needed
- Ground Beef: Ground chicken or turkey can also be used.
- White Onion: I use white onion, but you can use yellow or red if you prefer.
- Garlic: I prefer to use fresh garlic, but feel free to use jarred if it’s easier.
- Ketchup and Mustard: For the perfect zing in these cups.
- Biscuit Dough: Jumbo biscuit dough has proven the most reliable, but you should be able to make any kind work.
- American Cheese: Lots of cheese varieties work, but American cheese cubes are my favorite for this recipes.
- Toppings: I go with a classic combo of dill pickles, shredded lettuce, and some more diced onion.
How to Make Cheeseburger Cups
- Step 1: Cut each biscuit in half, then press flat.
- Step 2: Press each piece of dough into the sides of a greased muffin cup. Each biscuit half should be enough to fill each muffin pan cavity.
- Step 3: Heat a large skillet and add ground beef and onions. Cook until browned and mix in garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add ketchup, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Add a cheese cube or two to each muffin pan cavity.
- Step 6: Divide ground beef mixture evenly into each biscuit cup. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 6 to 7 minutes, then remove, place another cube of cheese on top of the ground beef cheeseburger mixture, then bake for another 7 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove and serve with toppings.
Recipe Tips
- For a slightly lighter take on this dish, use ground turkey or ground chicken instead.
- Feel free to use other sauces in the meat, like my Homemade BBQ Sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Other topping ideas include diced tomatoes, diced pickles, a bit of avocado, bacon bits, sour cream, or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Biscuit dough works best, but you can also use crescent dough. You may have to mold it more to each muffin tin cavity.
- You can also freeze your burger cups! Allow them to cool completely to avoid moisture, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for a month or longer in the freezer.