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Homemade cheeseburger cups recipe on a white kitchen counter with melted cheese and golden biscuit crust, captured from overhead in natural light.

Cheeseburger Cups Recipe

These homemade Cheeseburger Cups turn classic burgers into bite-size, muffin-tin magic! Juicy ground beef, melty cheddar, and golden biscuit dough come together in 30 minutes for a fun, family-friendly meal that even picky eaters love. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or freezer meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cheeseburger cups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly Comfort Food
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend) Juicy and flavorful
  • 1 can Refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count) Pillsbury Grands or similar
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar preferred
  • ½ cup Diced onions Yellow or white onions work
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Yellow or Dijon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds savory depth
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper For balance
  • Cooking spray For greasing the muffin tin
Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup Diced pickles Adds crunch
  • 3 strips Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • Sesame seeds Sprinkle before baking
  • ¼ cup Extra cheddar cheese For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Standard 12-cup muffin tin Non-stick or lightly sprayed with cooking spray
  • 1 Large skillet (10–12 inch) For browning ground beef evenly
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula To break apart beef while cooking
  • 1 Sharp knife For chopping onions and toppings
  • 1 Cutting board For safe food prep
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate seasoning
  • 1 Cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms after baking
  • Optional Silicone muffin cups Makes removal and cleanup easier

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Cook ground beef in skillet until browned, then add onions and cook 2–3 minutes. Drain grease.
  3. Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let mixture cool slightly.
  4. Flatten biscuit dough pieces into 4-inch circles and press into muffin cups.
  5. Spoon 2 tablespoons of beef mixture into each dough cup and top with cheese.
  6. Add optional toppings such as bacon or pickles.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Let cool 3–4 minutes before removing from the pan.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy your cheeseburger cups!

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.