Buzz Burgers

Sometimes all you need is a fun name to make something more appealing. Inspired by one of my kids’ favorite movies, these burgers are portion-size for tiny hands but packed with muscle-building protein. Set up a burger bar at the kitchen table and let everyone pile on all their favorite fixings.

1 pound lean ground beef or turkey

Kosher salt and black pepper

2 slices American cheese, each cut into 4 pieces

8 whole wheat slider buns or potato rolls

Toppings: sliced tomato, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard

Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Form meat into 8 burgers and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on buns and top with cheese and desired toppings. The USDA recommendation for ground meat is 160°F to 165°F.

YIELD: 8 burgers

Nutrition Information per Burger

Calories: 201, Total Fat: 10 grams, Saturated Fat: 4 grams, Carbohydrate: 13 grams, Sugars: 0 grams, Protein: 15 grams, Sodium: 408 milligrams, Cholesterol: 43 milligrams, Fiber: 1 gram, Vitamin D: 3 IU, Calcium: 94 milligrams, Iron: 2.3 milligrams