The Bucket Burger Recipe
Two grilled cheese sandwiches, four hamburger patties, pepper jack and american cheese, bacon, pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar sausage, fried nashville chicken breast, topped with two texas twinkies, cheese curds, SMOAK'd pastrami and served with fries and a bottle of Pepsi. Finish it all in 30 minutes win a T-shirt, and a bottle of BBQ sauce, and your picture goes up on The Bucket Wall of Fame. No Substitutions or Modifications on this item
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Ingredients
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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Hamburger Patties
Additional Toppings
Sides
Method
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 1
Prepare the Grilled Cheese
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of bread, butter side down, in a heated skillet. Layer with a slice of American cheese, a slice of Pepper Jack cheese, and top with another slice of bread, butter side up. Cook until golden brown and then flip to cook the other side until the cheese is melted. Repeat for the remaining slices to make two grilled cheese sandwiches.
Hamburger Patties
- 2
Make the Hamburger Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into four equal patties. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
Additional Toppings
- 3
Prepare the Toppings
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Slice the jalapeno cheddar sausage and cook until browned. For the Nashville chicken, fry it according to package instructions if pre-cooked. Warm the pulled pork on the stove or in the microwave. Assemble the Texas Twinkies by stuffing them with cheese and wrapping them in bacon, then bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Assemble the Burger
- 4
Build The Bucket Burger
On a plate, start with one grilled cheese sandwich as the base. Layer with two hamburger patties, followed by the bacon, pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar sausage, and the fried Nashville chicken breast. Top with the second grilled cheese sandwich. Finish by placing the Texas Twinkies, cheese curds, and SMOAK'd pastrami on top. Serve alongside a generous portion of fries and a bottle of Pepsi.
Final Touch
- 5
Serve
Present the completed Bucket Burger with fries on the side and a bottle of Pepsi. Ensure to keep a record of the time, as finishing this dish in 30 minutes earns you a T-shirt, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and a spot on The Bucket Wall of Fame!