Week 8: Recipe #2--Cheesy Mini-Burgers

I found this a few years ago on the Kraft Foods website.  It is a great recipe for those nights when you don't know what to make for dinner.  I usually have all of these ingredients on-hand.  My husband and Lily love it, and it's pretty simple to make.  I usually serve this with some grilled or sauteed bell peppers (red, green, and yellow).  I have also served these mini-burgers with mashed potatoes instead of the rice, and that was tasty, too.  It did take a little longer to make the potatoes, but it's a way to change things up a bit.  Makes 4 servings.

You'll Need:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 2/3 cups hot cooked instant white rice

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 400.  Mix meat, 2/3 cup of cheese, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, and the garlic powder.  Shape into 12 balls.  Place on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
2. Bake each ball into patty, about 1/2-inch thick.  Bake 15 minutes, or until cooked through; drain.
3. Spread remaining ketchup on each patty; sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.  Serve over rice.