Makes approx 50
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 package [ need 50 total] frozen bread dinner rolls thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Ketchup
- 1 package American cheese, 12 ounces, thinly sliced and cut to fit meatballs
Directions
- In bowl, mix ground beef, salt, and pepper. Shape 1/4 ounce at a time into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Broil or grill 1 minute per side.Top with ketchup, and cheese.
- Preheat convection oven to 375 degrees or conventional oven to 350 degrees. Coat parchment-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll dough around each meatball ; place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed lightly with cooking spray. Let stand in a warm place until dough doubles in bulk, 20 minutes.
- Brush egg wash over dough; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Cool on rack.
- At serving time, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place burgers on baking sheet; 2 to 3 minutes ; serve.
