Mini Cheeseburger Puff Pies Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool 5 minutes; stir in blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce.
• In medium bowl, stir baking mixture ingredients with whisk or fork until blended. Spoon 1 scant tablespoon baking mixture into each muffin cup. Top with about 1/4 cup burger mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon baking mixture onto burger mixture in each muffin cup.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops are golden brown. Ten minutes into baking, carefully open oven and sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon French-fried onions on top of each muffin. Close oven door and finish baking. Cool 5 minutes. With thin knife, loosen sides of pies from pan; remove from pan and place top sides up on cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer, and serve.

Steps:

• For the puffs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line an 18-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the butter, salt and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease the heat to low. Add the flour and stir constantly until a sticky ball of dough forms, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium-low speed until there is no longer any steam. Decrease the mixer speed to low and add 3 of the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. The dough will be done once it clings to the paddle in "spokes" as it spins in the bowl. You may need to add another egg to get this consistency. Add the Gruyere and mix to combine.
• Dab a small amount of the dough under the parchment paper at the four corners and in the center of the prepared baking sheet to keep the parchment paper in place. Using a 3-ounce ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough onto the parchment, 2 inches apart. You will end up with 12 scoops. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Brush each cream puff with the egg wash and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer the cream puffs to a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
• For the cheese mousse: Meanwhile, add the cream cheese to a bowl, and using a hand mixer, beat until soft, about 1 minute. Add the processed cheese, paprika, salt and white pepper and beat until fluffy and smooth. Mix in the heavy cream as needed until the mixture is velvety and smooth but not too loose. Transfer to a piping bag with a large star tip. Set aside.
• For the burger patties: Transfer the ground beef to a cutting board. Cut into 12 squares, then roll each square into a ball. Place onto a piece of wax paper. Fold the wax paper over, leaving room for the meat to spread out. Using a rolling pin, roll the patties until paper thin. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and, once melted, cook the patties for 4 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue to cook for another minute or two. Remove to a plate. Add the onions to the same skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and translucent, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• To assemble: In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, mayo and sweet relish together. Set aside. Slice the puffs in half. Spread the special sauce on the bottom half of each puff, then top with a patty, onions, bacon if using and lettuce. Before topping each burger with the top "bun," pipe some of the cheese mousse into it first. Top each burger cream puff with a halved cornichon secured with a toothpick.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the beef, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 8 equal-size patties.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown the patties in oil about 1 minute per side.
• On a lightly floured surface, until the pastry. Cut the pastry lengthwise into four equal strips, then cut strips in half crosswise.
• Place one patty on each strip and top with cheese.
• Fold the pastry up and around the burgers and pinch the edge together to seal, molding to fit around the patties.
• Combine beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg mixture.
• Plane the mini burger on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until puffed and golden.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• In another bowl combine ketchup, milk, butter, eggs and mustard.
• Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Fold in the beef mixture and shredded cheese.
• Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
• Refrigerate leftovers.