Fat Willy Recipe
Our flagship burger. House garlic butter melted into the burger then topped with provolone cheese & two strips of bacon.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Forming the Patty
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
Cooking the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 4
- 5
Adding Cheese
Flip the patties and immediately place provolone cheese on top. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger reaches your desired doneness.
Burger Assembly
- 6
Assembling the Burger
On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a leaf of lettuce followed by a slice of tomato. Add the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top.
- 7