Cheesy Mince Pizza Cups Served 3 Ways

Only good things happen when you combine cheesy mince cups with classic pizza flavours! Fill the cheesy mince bases with your choice of Margherita, Hawaiian, or bacon & peppers toppings, then bake until the cheese is melted and the mince cups have browned! These are irresistible lunch box treats, a quick dinner option, or ideal for feeding a crowd! You'll enjoy every *pizza* these tasty cups!

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FULL RECIPE:

Makes 12
Hands-on time: 30 minutes
Hands-off time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

250g lean mince meat
1 tbsp Knorrox Beef Flavour Stock Powder
onion, finely chopped
cup breadcrumbs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 large egg

For the Margherita:
1 cup tinned chopped tomatoes
8 fresh basil leaves, sliced

For the Hawaiian:
cup sliced ham, cut into 1cm squares
cup crushed tinned pineapple, drained

For the bacon and peppers:
1 cup diced bacon
cup finely chopped green bell pepper

Serving suggestion:
Chopped herbs
Tomato sauce

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C and grease a 12-hole muffin tray.

2. In a medium-sized bowl combine the lean mince, Knorrox Beef Flavour Stock Powder, onion, breadcrumbs, the grated cheese and the egg. Mix until combined.

3. Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mince mixture into each muffin hole. Using your fingers, gently push the mince onto the bottom and up the sides of each muffin hole, forming a cup shape with a well in the centre. *Chefs tip: Dip your fingers in water to help with shaping the cups.

4. For the pizza fillings, combine the ingredients of your chosen flavour.

5. Add 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen filling to the centre of each cup and sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over.

6. Bake the mince ups in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the mince is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown and melted.

7. Remove the tray from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

8. Once cooled, remove the pizza cups from the muffin tray and place them on a platter. Serve with a sprinkling of chopped herbs, a dipping bowl of tomato sauce and ENJOY!

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