This is the ultimate comfort food mashup. It combines juicy beef patties, crispy fries, and creamy mac and cheese all in one giant bun.
Ingredients
For the Burger & Base:
- Large Brioche Buns: 1 (toasted with butter)
- Ground Beef (80/20): 450g (divided into two large patties)
- Cheddar Cheese Slices: 4 slices
- Crispy Beef Bacon: 3–4 strips
- French Fries: 1 large serving (deep-fried until very crunchy)
- Hash Brown: 1 patty (fried)
For the Mac & Cheese Layer:
- Elbow Macaroni: 1 cup (cooked)
- Cheese Sauce: ½ cup (made with cheddar, milk, and a pinch of paprika)
The “Glue” (Sauces):
- Garlic Aioli or Mayo: 3 tablespoons
- Cheese Sauce: Extra for drizzling over the fries
Instructions
1. Prepare the Components
- Mac & Cheese: Cook the macaroni and mix it with a thick cheese sauce so it stays together. Let it sit slightly to thicken.
- Fries & Hash Brown: Fry your French fries and hash brown until they are extra crispy. This is important so they don’t get soggy inside the burger.
- Bacon: Fry the bacon strips until crisp and set aside on paper towels.
2. Sear the Patties
- Season the beef patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear them in a very hot skillet for about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Place two slices of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover with a lid to melt.
3. Build the Monster (The Layers)
This burger is all about the architecture! Assemble from the bottom up:
- Bottom Bun: Spread a generous layer of garlic aioli.
- First Layer: A handful of crispy French fries.
- Second Layer: The first cheesy beef patty.
- Third Layer: The crispy hash brown patty.
- Fourth Layer: More French fries and a drizzle of extra cheese sauce.
- Fifth Layer: The second cheesy beef patty.
- Sixth Layer: The crispy bacon strips.
- The Crown: A massive scoop of the creamy Mac & Cheese.
- Top Bun: Spread with mayo/aioli and place it on top.
How to Eat It
- The “Squish”: You will need to press down on the top bun to make it manageable.
- The Tools: Honestly? You might need a knife and fork for this one, or a lot of napkins!
Pro Tip: Use a long wooden skewer through the center of the burger to keep all those layers from sliding apart while serving!
