Craving classic comfort food? Look no further! This 5-ingredient mini cheeseburger and waffle fries meal delivers big flavor in bite-sized portions. Ground beef patties are seasoned and cooked and placed on top of crispy oven-baked waffle fries, all coming together for a satisfying and fuss-free feast. Customize your mini burgers with your favorite toppings and enjoy a fun and flavorful meal.
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Why We Love These Mini Cheeseburgers and Waffle Fries
Here are some reasons why people will love these mini cheeseburgers on top of waffle fries:
- Double the deliciousness: This dish combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the fun and textural excitement of waffle fries, offering a delightful combination in every bite.
- Perfect finger food: The mini size makes them ideal for parties, game nights, or even a quick and fun lunch or dinner. No utensils needed, just grab and enjoy!
- Kid-approved: The combination of familiar flavors and the playful presentation with waffle fries is sure to be a hit with children.
- Customizable: Feel free to personalize your mini cheeseburgers with your favorite toppings like ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onions. You can even get creative with different cheeses or sauces.
- Portion control: The mini size allows for portion control, making it a more guilt-free way to indulge in your cheeseburger cravings.
- Fun and festive: The unique presentation with waffle fries adds a playful touch, making it a fun and festive dish for any occasion.
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Storage Tips
While stacking mini cheeseburgers directly on top of fries isn’t the ideal method for long-term storage due to potential sogginess, here are some options for short periods if needed:
Short-term storage (up to 1 hour):
- Separate storage: Pack the mini cheeseburgers and fries in separate containers to prevent the fries from becoming soggy from burger grease or juices. If needed, place a layer of paper towels between the burgers to absorb excess moisture. Reassemble the burgers on top of the fries just before serving.
- Waxy paper or parchment paper: Wrap the burgers individually with wax paper or parchment paper to create a barrier between the burgers and fries, minimizing moisture transfer.
General storage tips:
- Cool completely: Allow both the burgers and fries to cool completely before storing.exclamation This helps prevent further condensation and sogginess.
- Refrigerator: If storing for longer, keep the burgers and fries in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat the burgers and fries separately before serving.
Alternative:
- Pack separately, assemble later: Consider packing the burger components (patties, cheese, toppings) and fries separately. This allows for easy assembly and customization when ready to eat, ensuring fresh and crispy fries.
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Making the Recipe
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Mini Cheeseburgers and Waffle Fries
Ingredients
- 16 waffle-cut fries frozen
- 1 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoning for burgers
- 4 slices cheddar cheese cut into quarters
- 4 cherry tomatoes sliced
- 4 hamburger pickle slices
- Condiments to enjoy with it: Ketchup Mustard, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Ranch Dressing, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a pan with cooking spray or you can use tin foil and line the pan. Place the Waffle Fries on the pan, not touching each other and spaced out nicely.
- Bake the fries for about 18-20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine your seasoning and hamburger meat (we actually used the packets of onion soup mix… so good!) Form the meat into 16 mini patties.
- In a large skillet cook the burgers on the stove, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. I cannot verify this, because we used our griddle to cook our burgers.
- Be sure and turn them once halfway through cooking. Drain the fat.
- Now, top each waffle fry with a burger, then some cheese, and then a tomato slice. (we also topped half with pickles!) Broil in your oven about 4 to 5 inches from heat for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tomato browns (we did not brown the tomatoes).
- Serve with condiments. Makes 16 snacks.
How cute, I think my children will like these. I be they would be good at a party too. Thx for sharing.