Barbe Cups Recipe
Overview:
Barbe Cups are a delightful blend of savory sloppy joe filling nestled in a biscuit cup and topped with melted cheese. This recipe has gained popularity in hospital units due to its appeal to picky eaters and its quick and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 10 Barbe cups
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 slice American cheese
- 1 can biscuit dough (10 rounds)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | Lightly grease a muffin pan or spray it with cooking spray. You’ll only need to prepare 10 of the muffin cups. |
| 3 | In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. |
| 4 | Stir in the barbecue sauce, diced onion, and brown sugar, allowing the flavors to blend for about 5 minutes. |
| 5 | Meanwhile, separate the biscuit dough into 10 rounds. |
| 6 | Press each biscuit round firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin pan, forming a 1/4 inch rim. |
| 7 | Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each biscuit-lined muffin cup. |
| 8 | Top each cup with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. |
| 9 | Tear the American cheese slice into small pieces and place them on top of the cheddar cheese. |
| 10 | Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the biscuit cups are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 11 | Allow the Barbe Cups to cool in the muffin pan for about 1 minute before serving. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make meal! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 454.2
- Fat: 22.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 70.8mg
- Sodium: 1087.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.6g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 9.6g
- Protein: 25.7g
Recipe Keywords:
- Kid Friendly
- Potluck
- Oven
- Easy
- Inexpensive
Barbe Cups are not only perfect for a quick family dinner but also great for gatherings and potlucks. Their irresistible combination of flavors and ease of preparation make them a favorite among both children and adults alike. Give this recipe a try and see why it’s become a beloved staple in hospital units and beyond! 🍔🧀
