Healthy Cheeseburger Bites (Printable Version)
Tasty, high-protein bites bringing cheeseburger flavors into a lighter, fun snack format.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeseburger Bite Mixture
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454g lean ground beef (96% lean, 4% fat)
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184g liquid egg whites or 4 egg whites
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56g fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
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56g shredded parmesan cheese
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56g breadcrumbs
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68g reduced sugar ketchup
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45g mustard
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50g finely diced dill pickles (approximately 5 small pickles)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 200°C and coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together liquid egg whites, shredded cheddar, shredded parmesan, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, and diced dill pickles until uniformly combined.
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Add cooled cooked beef to the egg mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
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Spoon the prepared mixture evenly into the muffin tin slots, leveling the tops and removing any excess mixture between cups.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 23–25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and set. For standard muffin tins, increase baking time by 3–5 minutes as required.
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Allow bites to cool slightly before transferring from the tray. Serve warm for best texture.
# Additional Notes:
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If the bottoms remain soft after baking, extend cooking time by several minutes, monitoring to prevent burned tops.
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Nutritional values are based on using fat-free cheddar; substituting full-fat cheddar increases fat and calorie content.
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Account for additional condiments when calculating nutritional intake.