Tuesday, September 21, 2010

One Awesome Burger

Sorry folks but tonsillitis and a couple of ear infections put me behind in my schedule. I made these burgers before I was down for the count and they were awesome. To be honest, I planned on eating half a burger and finished the whole thing. The burger press was the ideal tool for this task. I love it and have lots of ideas for cool burgers. I intended to make the burgers ¼ pound but stuffing them became hard because the patty wasn't thick enough to hold the filling. So a big burger was born but damn it was worth it.

One Awesome Burger

1lb. ground round
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 slices thick cut pepper bacon
Salt/pepper
Olive oil

Separated the meat into 4 quarter pound balls.
Press one ball with the burger press into a great patty.
Place two pieces of pepper jack cheese on the patty leaving a small edge.
Press another ball into a patty then place on top of the patty with cheese.
Use the burger again to seal the edges.
Season with salt/pepper on both sides.
*While forming the patties, cook bacon in oven on baking sheet at 425 degrees until desired crispiness (is that a word?)
Heat a skillet on medium high with enough olive oil to coat the pan.
Cook the burgers for 4 ½ minutes on each side.
Place burgers in a 350 degree oven until temperature reaches 155 degrees. (I know that's well done but I'm a food safety girl)
Top your burger to your liking. Enjoy!

Definitely an indulgence but you are worth it!!! Give me a break, I haven't had fast food for 21 days. Still sticking to my “no drive thru for 30 days” plan and thanks to everyone who has sent me encouragement.

Click for a bigger, better, more mouthwatering view.

17 comments:

  1. sounds and looks delicious. Love the photo collage.

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  2. Mmmm....I'm having burgers tonight for supper. Burgers are an indulgence but so worth it and fast food burgers can't even compare to homemade. Your post is making me hungry for tonight!!

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  3. Love all the pictures! Those do look great!

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  4. I love the surprise of cheese in the middle! They look delicious!

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  5. looks delish!! i have done something similar except i chop up the cheese and mix it in but i think your way might be better. i also love to mix in a packet of onion soup mix, a dash of soy, and some ketchup - makes for a super moist burger!! :)

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  6. What a great awesome meal! Going to prepare burgers for the lunch too!
    Thanks for all the detailed instructions.
    Angie

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  7. That cheese in the middle is the best! YUM -looks and sounds delicious!

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  8. I do love a good burger! Homemade is always the best and these sound delicious.

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  9. Cheese in the middle...yummy. And I really like the detailed photo collage.

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  10. Sometimes you just need a really good burger and when that happens, I think it's best to just go all out and really satisfy that craving. Looks delicious.

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  11. nothing beats a good burger! yours sounds wonderful it sounds so good with that bacon and pepperjack! I can see why you finished it!

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  12. the burgers look delicious! I'm actually terrible at making hamburgers - they're always small and dry. Yours look perfect :)

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  13. Beth, you make the meanest burgers <3 DOUBLE YUM!!! <3

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  14. I love the photo directions. Not to mention, the burger at the end of it is the best part.

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  15. Mmmm. Now I am craving a burger.

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