Description

These Cheeseburger Party Meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with seasoned ground beef, they are pan-fried until golden brown and topped with melted processed cheese and tangy baby gherkins for a fun cheeseburger twist. Serve them with ketchup for dipping and watch them disappear quickly!

Ingredients

Scale

Meatballs

500 g / 1 lb ground beef (beef mince)
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or 3/4 cup normal breadcrumbs)
1 egg
1 tbsp oil (for frying)

Toppings & Serving

6 – 8 processed cheese slices
Baby gherkins (whole and halved lengthwise)
Ketchup, to serve

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, and egg in a bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined.
Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the meatball mixture for 30 minutes to firm it up and make it easier to handle. If you’re in a hurry, add extra breadcrumbs to achieve a rollable consistency.
Form Meatballs: Using heaped tablespoons, dollop portions onto the work surface. Then roll each portion into a round ball with your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is formed.
Prepare Cheese Topping: Cut the processed cheese slices into small squares, enough to top each meatball.
Prepare Gherkins: Cut larger baby gherkins in half lengthwise for serving.
Cook Meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally so they rotate and cook evenly. Fry until browned all over and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain excess oil between batches but keep some for the next batch.

Notes

You can substitute panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs, using a slightly smaller quantity for normal breadcrumbs.
Adding Worcestershire sauce adds a savory depth of flavor that mimics the taste of a classic cheeseburger.
If preferred, you can serve these meatballs with mustard or mayonnaise instead of ketchup for variety.
Ensure the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for beef to ensure safety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheeseburger meatballs, party appetizers, ground beef meatballs, easy meatballs, finger foods