Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPrime and ProvidenceMac Burger (meat & Cheese) Recipe

Mac Burger (meat & Cheese) Recipe

Time1h 25m
Serves2

House steak grind, white cheddar cheese, triple cooked bacon, special sauce, sesame bun & fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Method

Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Form patties

    Divide the 1 lb house steak grind into two equal portions (~8 oz each). Gently form into loose patties about 4.5 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent dome rising during cooking.

  2. 2

    Season

    Just before cooking, season both sides of each patty evenly with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook patties

    Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tbs vegetable oil. When the oil is shimmering, place the patties on the hot surface. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip once and immediately add a slice of white cheddar to each patty. Cook another 2-3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). Remove from pan and tent with foil to rest 2-3 minutes.

Cheese & Bacon

  1. 4

    Triple-cooked style bacon

    Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbs neutral oil. Add the 6 thick-cut bacon slices in a single layer. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes per side until the fat renders and the edges crisp. For extra crispness (triple-cooked effect): after initial pan-cooking, transfer bacon to a wire rack on a baking sheet and place under a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 4-6 minutes until very crisp. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

  2. 5

    Cheese placement

    Make sure the white cheddar slices have melted over the patties from the residual heat or short covered time in the pan. If needed, return patties to the pan for 30 seconds covered to fully melt cheese.

Special Sauce & Assembly

  1. 6

    Make special sauce

    In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbs ketchup, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp dill pickle relish, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/8 tsp garlic powder and 1/8 tsp onion powder. Mix thoroughly and adjust to taste. Chill briefly if time allows.

  2. 7

    Toast buns

    Butter the cut sides of the 2 sesame burger buns with the softened 1 tbs butter. Toast buttered sides in a skillet or on the griddle over medium heat until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 8

    Assemble burgers

    Spread about 1 tbs of special sauce on the bottom bun. Add a small handful (about 1/4 cup) shredded iceberg lettuce, then place the cheesy patty on top. Lay 3 slices of triple-cooked bacon over the cheese. Add tomato slices. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the top bun and crown the burger. Serve immediately with fries on the side.

Fries

  1. 9

    Prepare potatoes

    Peel (optional) and cut the 2 russet potatoes into 1/3-inch matchstick fries. Place cut fries into a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to remove starch.

  2. 10

    Dry and dust

    Drain the soaked fries and pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels. Toss the dried fries with 1 tsp cornstarch until lightly coated — this helps achieve a crisp exterior.

  3. 11

    First fry (blanch)

    Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 300°F (150°C). Fry the fries in batches for 3-4 minutes until pale and tender but not browned. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels. Let cool 10 minutes.

  4. 12

    Second fry (crisp)

    Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the blanched fries in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and immediately season with fine sea salt.

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