Mac n Cheese burger
The Mac n Cheese Burger is here to blow your taste buds away. It’s like comfort food royalty, and you get to savor it in one incredible bite.
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Meat Thermometer
- 1 Sandwich Spreader
Ingredients
For the Burger
- 1 lb ground beef preferably 80% lean, 20% fat for juiciness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns brioche buns work great!
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting the buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce tomato, pickles, BBQ sauce, crispy onions
For the Mac n Cheese
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese you can mix in mozzarella or gouda for extra flavor
- ½ cup cream or whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp mustard powder for a subtle tang
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled bacon jalapeños, or hot sauce for some extra kick
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into four equal size pieces, and use your hands to roll each one into a loose ball. Smash the burger down with your palm until it’s about ½ inch thick. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the burger patties to the pan, as many as you can fit, and cook, undisturbed, 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom side has a nice browned crust.
- Flip the burgers and add the cheese. Continue to cook another 3-4 minutes, or until burgers are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Remove the burgers to a plate and allow to rest, covered in foil, for about five minutes.
- To serve, layer the bottom buns with the lettuce and tomato, followed by the burger patty, bacon, and mac and cheese. Top with pickled onions and jalapenos, as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
So, why not give it a try? Grab your ingredients, fire up the grill, and treat yourself to a burger that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. And if you do try this recipe, don’t forget to let us know how it turned out! Share your creations in the comments below or tag us on social media.