Fried Mac Smash Burger Recipe

Name: Leopold's Tavern Kelowna - Bernards Fried Mac Smash Burger Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 4 slices Aged white cheddar cheese; 1 cup Macaroni; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 whole Egg; 2 medium Onion; 2 whole Burger buns; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Mayonnaise; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; as needed for frying Oil

Inspired by Leopold's Tavern Kelowna - Bernard

Time1h

Serves2

Gather 'round y'all, it's our new Burger of the Month! Two smash beef patties topped with aged white cheddar, caramelized onions, crispy smashed mac & cheese patty, and cheesy garlic caramelized onion mayo on a house bun. Available in June at all locations and on leostogo.ca!

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

1 pound Ground beef

4 slices Aged white cheddar cheese

1 cup Macaroni

1 cup Breadcrumbs

1 whole Egg

2 medium Onion

2 whole Burger buns

2 cloves Garlic

1 cup Mayonnaise

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

as needed for frying Oil

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Mac & Cheese Patty

Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and mix with shredded cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form into a patty and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Caramelize the Onions

Slice the onions and cook them in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil until golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Cook the Beef Patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal portions. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Form each portion into a ball and smash down into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, adding cheese on top for the last minute to melt.

Fry the Mac & Cheese Patty

In another skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the mac and cheese patty until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.

Make the Cheesy Garlic Mayo

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, and a little salt to taste.

Assemble the Burger

Spread the cheesy garlic mayo on the bottom bun. Layer the first beef patty, followed by caramelized onions, the fried mac & cheese patty, and finally, the second beef patty. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.

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