Description
Smoky ghost pepper cheeseburger bites with a bourbon kick are flavorful appetizers perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ghost pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mini burger buns
- Pickles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, cheddar cheese, ghost pepper sauce, bourbon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small patties.
- Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Assemble the bites by placing the patties on mini buns and adding pickles.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust ghost pepper sauce to control heat level.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling or frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: smoky ghost pepper cheeseburger bites, bourbon kick, appetizers