🧈🧀 Carnivore Butter & Cheese Burger Bites
These bite-sized burgers are rich, buttery, and filled with melty cheese pockets. The secret is mixing small cubes of cold butter and cheese directly into the beef before shaping them. As they cook, the butter melts, basting the meat from the inside, while the cheese adds gooey flavor. They’re easy to meal prep, perfect for snacking, and fit the carnivore lifestyle flawlessly.
📋 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 bites)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for juiciness)
- 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed into pea-sized pieces
- ½ cup cubed or shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- ½ tsp salt (optional, to taste)
- Extra butter or beef tallow for cooking
🥄 Instructions
- Mix the beef:
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef with butter cubes and cheese. Don’t overwork the mixture.
- Shape into bites:
- Form into small balls or patties (about golf-ball size).
- Cook:
- Heat a skillet, griddle, or oven to medium-high.
- Sear the bites for 2–3 minutes per side until browned, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Serve:
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes. Enjoy plain or dipped in melted butter or cheese sauce.
🍴 Notes
Use block cheese for bigger gooey pockets, or shredded for more even distribution.
- Works great in the air fryer—cook at 375°F for ~10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days, or freeze cooked bites up to 2 months.
💡 Tips
- Keep butter cold until mixing—it prevents it from melting before cooking.
- Don’t pack the meat too tightly; looser patties stay juicier.
- For extra flavor, mix in Parmesan or blue cheese crumbles.
- If baking, place on a wire rack so fat drips away and the bites crisp up evenly.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 10–12 bites, serving 2–3 people.
🔢 Nutritional Info (per bite, ~1 oz beef + butter + cheese)
- Calories: ~120
- Protein: ~9g
- Fat: ~9g
- Carbs: 0g
(Values vary slightly depending on cheese used.)
✅ Benefits
- Zero carb – 100% carnivore approved.
- Protein & fat balanced – supports satiety and energy.
- Meal prep friendly – store and reheat easily.
- Portable – great for on-the-go snacks or lunchbox meals.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these bigger, like full burger patties?
A: Yes—just shape into larger patties and cook 4–5 minutes per side.
Q: Which cheese melts best for these?
A: Cheddar gives gooey pockets, mozzarella is mild and stretchy, Parmesan adds a sharp bite.
Q: Can I add seasonings?
A: Strict carnivore = just salt. But garlic powder, smoked paprika, or onion powder (if keto-flexible) work great.
Q: How do I reheat them without drying out?
A: Use an air fryer or oven at low heat, or pan-fry with a little butter. Avoid microwaving too long.
Q: Can I meal-prep the raw mixture?
A: Yes, form the balls and refrigerate up to 24 hrs before cooking.