Gladiator Recipe
Muenster cheese, smoked bacon, red onions, and our signature Boomerang Sauce make this burger a champion.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 2
Form the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two burger patties.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach the desired doneness.
- 4
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Muenster cheese on each patty and cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
- 5
Prepare the Onions
While the patties are cooking, slice the red onion into rings.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of the burger bun, place the cooked patty with melted cheese, top with crispy bacon, and add red onion rings. Drizzle with the signature Boomerang Sauce before placing the top bun.

