Cheeseburger Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
16 skewers
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Calories
137 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Kebabs
Description
The recipe starts with ground beef seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper mixed gently with shredded mild cheddar cheese, which adds melted cheese pockets throughout the meat. Separately prepared bite-sized components, including red onion pieces, cherry tomatoes, bread and butter pickles, and chopped whole wheat burger buns provide varied textures and complementary flavors.
Soaking wooden skewers in water prevents burning during grilling. Ingredients are skewered in a set order before grilling, allowing even cooking of the beef patties and bacon while warming the buns and softening the vegetables. This method results in a combination of juicy meat, melty cheese, smoky bacon, fresh vegetables, and sweet pickles on each skewer.
Cheeseburger Kebabs offer a convenient way to enjoy burger flavors while sharing, suitable for outdoor grilling or indoor grill pans. They can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated until cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded, Sprouts brand
- 1/2 red onion cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 Bread and butter pickles chip style
- 5 lices Bacon cut into 48 bite-sized slices
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 2 whole wheat burger bun cut into 16 pieces
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Before you begin skewering the kebabs, it’s best to get all your ingredients in order and to have them set up in a place where you can easily work. I like to line mine up in the order they will go on the kebabs so I can simply work my way down the line.
- Place the wooden kebab skewers in a container of water. Soak for 30 minutes so the wood doesn't burn on the grill.
- Chop the red onion, and place in a bowl.
- Measure out the Bread & Butter Pickles, and place in a bowl.
- Slice the bacon, and set out on a plate.
- Rinse the tomatoes, then measure into a bowl.
- Slice the burger buns, and place on a plate.
Make the Cheeseburger Patties
- In a large glass bowl, measure out the ground beef.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Using your fingers, mix gently until the ingredients are combined.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out 16 patties. Round them with your hands and flatten slightly. (You can also eyeball the size and simply use your hands to measure out the patties, too. I just like using a scoop because it ensures all the burgers are the same size.)
- When all the beef patties have been formed, it’s time to make and cook the kebabs!
Make and Cook the Kebabs
- Preheat the grill to 450°F. (Or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.)
- With all the ingredients lined up, it’s time to arrange the kebabs, then cook.
- At the end of your ingredient line, have a sheet pan waiting. This will hold the prepared kebabs and transport them to and from the grill and/or grill pan.
- First, skewer a burger bun bottom.
- Follow that with bacon.
- Add the burger patty, skewering it so the burger will sit horizontally on the grill (as opposed to just cooking the sides on the grill.)
- After the burger patty, add another bacon piece.
- Then skewer some red onion, followed by a pickle, a cherry tomato, more red onion, bacon and topped with the burger bun top.
- Set onto the sheet pan, and continue the process until 16 skewers have been made.
- Place the kebabs onto the preheated grill/grill pan, and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the beef patties are cooked through.
- Remove from the grill, and serve warm with your favorite burger condiments.
Notes
- Prepare the kebabs up to one day ahead by assembling the ingredients and skewering them in order; keep covered in the refrigerator until grilling.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to portion uniform burger patties for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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