Sweet Basil's Over The Top Burger

By cwyorkiex3

This cheese burger is OVER. THE. TOP. Bacon, melted cheddar, hot and salty french fries Sometimes people just need a big, juicy, cheeseburger. Even if I don't love cheeseburgers myself I can honestly say that I did enjoy this one. I looooooooved the french fries, the melted sharp cheddar, and especially the sauce. Oh, the sauce.

I'm such a huge fan of great sauces. I think a great sauce on a burger can totally make the difference. This sauce uses simple ingredients that most homes already which is so much easier on everyone because you can always pull out a last minute meal without having to run to the store.

Ingredients

• Sharp Cheddar Cheese, sliced
• French fries (Recipe here, minus the parmesan)
• Top Burger Sauce*see below
• Bacon, cooked
• Buns
• 2 lbs 85% Lean Ground Beef (the extra fat just keeps the burger a little more juicy)
• 2 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup Crushed Cracker Crumbs
• Salt And pepper
• Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup BBQ Sauce (We use Sweet Baby Ray's)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper A1 Sauce
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, adding the salt and pepper last to season to taste.

Details

Adapted from ohsweetbasil.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk the eggs slightly in a small dish. Add the cracker crumbs and stir to combine. Add the ground beef and quickly, without squishing the meat too much, and using your hands, mix everything together.

Form the beef into patties, about 1/2-1" bigger than the size of your bun, indenting the centers a little to encourage even cooking. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper, place on a plate and cover with saran wrap. Let sit in the fridge for 30 min. (If you have to you can skip this step, it just helps the patty to settle and stick together) Remove from the fridge and let rest on the counter for 5 minutes.

Heat the grill to medium high heat. Place the burgers on the grill and close the lid immediately. Let the burgers cook about 6-8 minutes per side, flipping only once. Do not press down on the meat with your spatula. It squeezes out the juices. The last minute of cooking, open the lid, add the cheese, and close the lid in order to trap the heat and melt the cheese. This is also a great time to add the buns and grill them slightly.

Remove the meat from the grill and immediately place on the bottom bun. Top with sauce, bacon fries and bun lid. Enjoy!