Cheeseburger Lava Cake
These Cheeseburger Lava Cakes are juicy, flavor-packed burgers stuffed with a creamy cheddar-bacon filling that melts out like savory lava when you bite in. Perfect for family dinners or weekend cookouts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup cooked bacon bits
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: lettuce tomato, pickles, extra cheese slices, burger sauce
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Divide into 8 portions and flatten into thin patties.
- Combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and bacon bits for the filling, then spoon a tablespoon into the center of 4 patties.
- Top each with another patty, pressing edges to seal. Brush seams with beaten egg to keep the filling inside.
- Sear patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until hot inside and the cheese is melted.
- Toast brioche buns until golden.
- Assemble burgers with your favorite toppings and serve while the centers are still molten.