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Cheeseburger Lava Cakes Molten

Savory beef cakes hide molten cheddar inside, combining classic cheeseburger flavors in a baked treat.

Ingredients

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  • 450 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 120 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 60 ml ketchup
  • 30 ml mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C and coat the inner surfaces of ramekins or muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Sauté the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet until evenly browned. Drain excess fat and season with onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the seasoned beef to a mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, eggs, flour, and half the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Fill each prepared ramekin or muffin tin halfway with the beef mixture. Place a portion of the remaining cheddar cheese into the center, then top with additional beef mixture until covered.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown at the edges with soft centres.
  6. Allow to cool briefly before inverting onto serving plates. Finish with a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.

Notes

Use a higher-fat beef blend for richer molten centers and easier unmolding from bakeware.

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