Jul 14 2026
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The Hangover Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time1h
Serves4

Butter lettuce, tomato vinaigrette, frites, jalapeno, avocado, bacon, gouda sauce, mercy burger patty, jalapeno ranch

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Frites

Toppings

Burger Patty

Method

Prepare the Frites

  1. 1

    Cut Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips to resemble fries.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil

    In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry Potatoes

    Carefully add the cut potatoes to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 5

    Mix Ground Beef

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

  2. 6

    Form Patty

    Shape the beef mixture into a patty, about 1-inch thick.

  3. 7

    Cook Patty

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until it reaches desired doneness.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, toss the butter lettuce with the tomato vinaigrette until evenly coated.

  2. 9

    Slice Toppings

    Slice the jalapenos and avocado. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.

  3. 10

    Melt Gouda

    In a small saucepan, melt the gouda cheese over low heat until smooth.

  4. 11

    Layer the Ingredients

    On a plate, place a generous portion of the dressed butter lettuce, followed by the burger patty, melted gouda, jalapenos, avocado, crumbled bacon, and drizzle with jalapeno ranch dressing.

  5. 12

    Serve with Frites

    Serve the assembled burger salad with a side of crispy frites.

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