Ingredients
1/2 lb. lean ground meat
1/4 c. breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tsp. Heinz Tomato Ketchup, plus more for serving
2 tsp. Heinz Natural Yellow Mustard, plus more for serving
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
5 slices deli-cut sharp cheddar cheese, each slice cut into 4 squares
5 sesame seed hamburger buns
18 bread-and-butter pickles
9 cherry tomatoes, halved
18 small pieces romaine lettuce
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Step 2In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, and salt. Step 3Scoop 1 level tablespoon of ground beef mixture and roll into a ball. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining meat; you should end up with 18 balls. Flatten balls slightly with the palm of your hand to form patties.Step 4Bake until patties are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Top each patty with a quarter piece of cheddar cheese (you will have 2 pieces leftover, so double up on some of them or have a snack). Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.Step 5Meanwhile, using a small (1½-inch) round cutter, cut out mini hamburger buns from the large buns (you should be able to do at least 4 per bun). Reserve scraps for another use. Step 6When the mini cheeseburgers are cooked, skewer the top bun followed by a pickle, a cheeseburger, a cherry tomato half, a piece of lettuce, and the bottom bun. Serve with more ketchup and mustard on the side.
Jawad’s secret trick for making flavorful, juicy mini burgers: Mixing Heinz Tomato Ketchup and Heinz Natural Yellow Mustard directly into the patty meat. If you’re already a fan of topping your burgers with ketchup and mustard, you’ll love this tip. Don’t forget to save some condiments for dipping, too! Before you start, make sure to go over Cooking Together’s three most important kitchen rules for kids:1. Wash your hands, because clean hands are a chef’s best tool.2. Ask a parent or guardian before you use hot or sharp things.3. Always have fun!
