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Loaded Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Whiskey Barn - Honky Tonk and Smoke BBQ
Time35m
Serves2

6oz grilled burger, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, pickles.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties & Seasoning

Toppings

Buns & Assembly

Method

Burger Patties & Seasoning

1

Form patties

Divide the 1 lb ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently shape each portion into a loose 6 oz–to–8 oz patty about 3/4" thick, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking. Avoid overworking the meat.

2

Season

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.

3

Preheat grill or pan

Preheat a grill or heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. If using a pan, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.

4

Cook patties

Place patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook without pressing for 3-4 minutes per side for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). For the last 1 minute of cooking, top each patty with 2 cheddar slices (total 4 slices) and close a lid or cover pan to melt cheese. Remove patties to a plate and tent with foil to rest for 3-5 minutes.

Toppings

5

Cook bacon

While patties cook, place 4 bacon strips in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain, then keep warm.

6

Sauté mushrooms

In the same skillet used for bacon (pour off excess fat leaving about 1 tablespoon, or wipe skillet and add 1 tablespoon butter), melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms (if whole, halve or quarter to yield about 8 oz) and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and liquid has evaporated, about 6-8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic during the last 30 seconds, stir to combine, then remove from heat. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Buns & Assembly

7

Toast buns

Split the 2 burger buns and lightly brush cut sides with remaining melted butter from the pan or a little oil. Place cut sides down on the grill or skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted and golden, about 1-2 minutes.

8

Prepare spread

In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon yellow mustard. Spread on the bottom halves of the toasted buns.

9

Assemble burgers

Place each cheese-topped beef patty on the prepared bottom bun. Top each patty with two strips of crispy bacon and a generous portion of sautéed mushrooms. Add 4 pickle slices on top (or to taste). Finish with the bun tops and serve immediately.