Build Your Own Burger Recipe

BUBBA'S BURGERS

1. 1

   Prep and organize toppings: rinse lettuce, slice tomato, cut avocado into 12 slices, thinly slice red onion, and arrange pickles on a plate.

2. 2

   Toast buns: halve buns and toast cut sides in a skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil until golden.

3. 3

   Cook bacon: in a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain.

4. 4

   Sauté mushrooms: in the same skillet, sauté mushrooms in 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned and tender; set aside.

5. 5

   Grill patties and melt cheese: season ground beef patties with salt and pepper; grill or sear 3-4 minutes per side for medium; top each patty with a cheese slice during the last 30-60 seconds to melt.

6. 6

   Assemble base: spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun; add lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

7. 7

   Add patty with melted cheese: place the cheese-topped patty on the dressed bottom bun.

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   Top with avocado slices and sautéed mushrooms.

9. 9

   Finish with bacon: place two bacon strips on each burger, add pickle slices, then dress with ketchup and mustard; crown with the top bun.