Muffin Tin Cheeseburgers

This meal is sort of strange, but a really fun way to mix things up. My family loved them! The creator of the recipe says they sort of taste like McDonalds, and then when I tasted it I actually knew exactly what she meant. Ha! Don't let that scare you too much though - they're pretty good! Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 6 regular-size burger buns, split
• 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup diced yellow onion
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 slices American cheese, each cut in four pieces
• Optional toppings: dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush 12 regular-size muffin cups with melted butter. Press half of a bun, cut side up, into each muffin cup.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat and transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Discard drippings in pan. Add beef and onion to the skillet; heat to medium-high heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown. Drain.
3. Divide beef mixture evenly among muffin cups and top each with 1 teaspoon ketchup. Top each one with cheese.
4. Bake 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Immediately top with cooked bacon, followed by whatever toppings you want (relish, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato).

These were pretty easy to make and my husband and kids loved them. I added tomatoes, bacon, and a pickle to mine. I'll definitely make them again!