Grilled Baby Burgers

Seasonings, cheese, tomatoes and pickles give bite-sized burgers big flavour. Make them in 30 minutes! ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

2 tsp (10 mL) dried minced onion

1 tsp (5 mL) parsley flakes

3/4 tsp (3 mL) seasoned salt

4 slices processed cheese, cut into quarters

8 slices white bread, toasted, crusts trimmed, cut into quarters

16 thin slices plum (Roma) tomatoes (2 small), if desired

16 thin hamburger-style dill pickle slices, if desired

Ketchup, if desired

Mustard, if desired

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion, parsley and seasoned salt. Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion into a ball and flatten to 1/2-inch-thick patty, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. On each of 4 (12-inch) metal skewers, thread 4 patties horizontally, leaving space between each.
2

Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until patties are no longer pink in centre (160ºF).
3

Top each burger with cheese piece. Place each burger on toast square. Top with tomato slice and another toast square. Place pickle slice on top; spear with toothpick to hold layers together. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping.

Make Ahead: These cute little burgers can be mixed and shaped ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate them until you are ready to grill.
Tip: Some plum tomatoes are quite large. Select smaller tomatoes for this recipe so they are about the same size as the burgers.