If You Have Canned Biscuits, Ground Beef, And Cheese, You Have A New Way Of Making Cheeseburgers

With ground beef and cheese sitting in the fridge, your first thought might be to whip up a cheeseburger or two. But wait, why not take it one step further this time and use canned biscuits for a surprising spin on a classic? These three ingredients — beef, cheese, and biscuits — are the start of cheeseburger cups, a recipe that you might end up liking even more than regular cheeseburgers.

This biscuit-based twist is even easier to make than standard burgers. Start by browning the ground beef with spices and condiments, possibly burger staples such as ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, or even your favorite store-bought burger seasonings. Next, grab a muffin tin and press bits of canned biscuit into each cup, before filling them with your beef mixture. Top burger cups off with shredded cheese and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In less than 15 minutes, you will have a whole batch of mini cheeseburger biscuit cups ready to enjoy.

Golden and bite-sized, these burger cups still contain many of the things you love most of regular cheeseburgers. As always, there's that meaty, savory richness at the heart of it all, smothered in the melty tang of shredded cheese. There's also that subtly spicy-sweet undertone from the seasonings and condiments peeking through. The biscuit might even remind you of buttery, brioche burger buns; only this time, instead of fluffy pillows encasing the main ingredients, they arrive with a crisp exterior and soft, flaky interior.

Just as cheeseburgers are impressively versatile, so too are these biscuit-based cups. You can customize them as much (or as little) as you want. If you like your cheeseburgers with a hint of salty smoke from bacon, throw a few pieces into the pan as you're browning the beef. Grilled sausages (sliced into thinly) are also fantastic for whenever you want more savory depth. Maybe even swap out the ground beef for ground turkey and explore what this dish tastes like with poultry's mildly savory notes.

Adding more color and earthy vibrancy to the dish, there are a whole lot of vegetables you can use as toppings. In true burger spirit, pickles make perfect sense, and considering how many different types of pickles there are, you may never run out of ways to revamp these biscuit cups. Other burger staples, such as lettuce, red onions, and tomatoes, can also be included. Just chop them into tiny pieces and sprinkle them onto the cups right before serving. 

Even the sauces used to garnish your creation can come in a great variety. There are some marvelous store-bought sauces to elevate your burger, or in this case, cheeseburger biscuit cups. A good splash of barbecue sauce never disappoints cookout fans. Otherwise, when all you want is a straightforward tang, ranch dressing does the job. And just in case the cheese baked into the center isn't enough to satisfy the craving, garnish with a second layer of melted cheese sauce.