Mac Attack Burger Recipe
Two beef patties, pepper jack cheese, deep fried jalapeño mac n cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, queso
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Mac n Cheese
Burger Assembly
Method
Prepare the Mac n Cheese
- 1
Cook Macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños to the sauce, stirring until melted. Mix in the cooked macaroni and combine well.
- 4
Prepare for Frying
Spread the mac n cheese mixture into a greased dish and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Once firm, shape into small patties and coat in breadcrumbs.
- 5
Fry the Patties
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the mac n cheese patties until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Cook the Burger Patties
- 6
Form Patties
In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
- 7
- 8
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Assemble the Burger
- 9
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 10
Layer Ingredients
On the bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a beef patty with melted cheese. Add a fried mac n cheese patty on top.
- 11
Finish Assembly
Top with tomato slices, bacon strips, and drizzle with queso. Cover with the top bun.