Mini Cheeseburgers

Serving Size: approx 16 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Canapés Cuisine: British
300 grams ground beef
cheese scraps, about 40 grams
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt & pepper
4 crusts of bread from white loaf -- toasted
1/4 red onion -- sliced
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
6 gherkins -- sliced lengthwise
Season the beef with salt and pepper and add thyme, combine well. Divide the beef into 16 equal portions and shape into balls.
Put a piece of cheese about the size of a frozen pea into each and shape into a round flat patty.
Heat a heavy bottomed pan.
Cut 16 circles approximately 1" in diameter. Spread thinly with ketchup.
Cook the beef for about 2 minutes on each side.
Place a beef patty on each round of bread.
Top with gherkins and onion. Serve immediately.
Description:
"Any type of cheese may be used, Roquefort is very good in this dish for
adults, cheddar for children"
Start to Finish Time: "0:20"
Source: sylv@nicebites.com"