Cheeseburger Lava Cakes Molten (Printable Version)
Golden cakes loaded with seasoned beef and molten cheddar, finished with tangy ketchup and mustard.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
454 grams ground beef (80% lean)
→ Cheese
02 -
120 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Binder and Dry Ingredients
03 -
2 large eggs
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120 grams all-purpose flour
05 -
60 grams bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Condiments
08 -
60 milliliters ketchup
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30 milliliters mustard
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C and grease ramekins or muffin tins thoroughly to ensure easy release.
02 -
Cook ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat, then stir in onion powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly season.
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In a large bowl, mix cooked beef, bread crumbs, eggs, flour, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until thick and slightly sticky.
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Spoon beef mixture halfway up sides of each greased ramekin. Press gently to create a well in the center, add a spoonful of remaining cheddar cheese, then top with beef mixture to seal. Smooth the tops.
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Place ramekins in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft and puffed, ensuring cheese inside is melted and gooey.
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Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Carefully run a knife around edges, invert cakes onto plates, and drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
# Notes:
01 -
Use freshly shredded cheddar for optimal melt and flavor.
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Wrap cooled cakes tightly for refrigeration up to three days. Reheat in oven to maintain texture.
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Avoid overbaking to keep the cheese center molten.