Description
An innovative twist on a classic cheeseburger, featuring a gooey cheese center inside a savory beef cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- BBQ sauce or ketchup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese until smooth. Shape into balls and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Divide beef mixture into 6 portions, flatten into disks, place a cheese ball in the center of one, cover with another disk, and seal edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a skillet, sear beef cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cakes rest before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with BBQ sauce or ketchup.
Notes
Use higher fat ground beef for juiciness. Ensure cheese balls are adequately frozen for a melty center.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg