Mac & Cheese Burger* Recipe
House made mac & cheese, cheddar, and BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese
Burger Assembly
Method
Mac & Cheese Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Once the mixture thickens, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix with Pasta
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
Burger Assembly
- 5
Form the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into two equal portions and shape into patties.
- 6
- 7
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
- 8
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cheesy beef patty, a generous scoop of mac & cheese, a slice of tomato, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.