The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger

Name: The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck or sirloin; 2 strips smoked pork shoulder (or substitute prosciutto); 9 oz spinach, chopped; 2 tbsp Moore's Original Marinade; 1 tsp garlic; 4 burger buns split; 1 bundle flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 lemon juiced; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 0.5 yellow onion diced small; 1 handful radishes, diced small; 1 tomato diced small; 0.5 cucumber diced small; 1 tsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, to taste; 1 tbsp flour; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 stick salted butter; 1 block Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar, shredded; 0.5 cup blackberries, chopped or muddled; 1 tsp cayenne; 0.5 cup whole cream; Bibb lettuce

This Gourmet Cheeseburger is a big, fat, beautiful burger with a unique twist. It features tabbouleh with radishes and lemon, a sharp cheddar blackberry cheese sauce, and chopped cured pork shoulder mixed into the burger patty. Inspired by a food challenge, this burger combines unexpected ingredients into a delicious gourmet creation.

ground chuck or sirloin

strips smoked pork shoulder (or substitute prosciutto)

Moore's Original Marinade

flat leaf parsley, chopped

yellow onion diced small

handful radishes, diced small

cucumber diced small

block Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar, shredded

blackberries, chopped or muddled

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

Step 1

Combine ground chuck or sirloin, Moore's marinade, spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mix well and form into four burger patties.

Step 1

Combine parsley, lemon juice, garlic, onion, radishes, tomato, cucumber, white vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix well and refrigerate until the burgers are ready.

Step 1

Whisk flour and water together to make a slurry.

Step 2

Melt butter over medium heat, add the slurry, and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Add shredded cheddar, blackberries, cayenne, and whole cream.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until melted. Cover and keep on low heat until the burgers are done.

Step 1

Pan fry or grill the burger patties until cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 1

Place Bibb lettuce on the bottom half of the burger bun.

Step 2

Add a layer of tabbouleh, followed by the cooked burger patty.

Step 3

Top with the cheese sauce and the other half of the bun.

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

For a more intense flavor, let the tabbouleh sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

If you can't find smoked pork shoulder, prosciutto is a great substitute.

Use fresh blackberries for the cheese sauce to enhance the flavor.

Can I use a different type of cheese for the sauce?

Yes, you can substitute the cheddar with another sharp cheese, but the flavor profile may change.

What can I use instead of radishes in the tabbouleh?

You can omit the radishes or replace them with diced celery for a similar crunch.

Can I make the cheese sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cheese sauce ahead of time and reheat it gently over low heat before serving.

Is there a vegetarian version of this burger?

You can substitute the ground meat with a plant-based burger patty and omit the pork shoulder for a vegetarian version.

Can I grill the burger buns?

Yes, lightly grilling the buns adds a nice texture and flavor to the burger.

ground chuck or sirloin

strips smoked pork shoulder (or substitute prosciutto)

Moore's Original Marinade

flat leaf parsley, chopped

yellow onion diced small

handful radishes, diced small

cucumber diced small

block Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar, shredded

blackberries, chopped or muddled

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

Step 1

Combine ground chuck or sirloin, Moore's marinade, spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mix well and form into four burger patties.

Step 1

Combine parsley, lemon juice, garlic, onion, radishes, tomato, cucumber, white vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix well and refrigerate until the burgers are ready.

Step 1

Whisk flour and water together to make a slurry.

Step 2

Melt butter over medium heat, add the slurry, and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Add shredded cheddar, blackberries, cayenne, and whole cream.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until melted. Cover and keep on low heat until the burgers are done.

Step 1

Pan fry or grill the burger patties until cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 1

Place Bibb lettuce on the bottom half of the burger bun.

Step 2

Add a layer of tabbouleh, followed by the cooked burger patty.

Step 3

Top with the cheese sauce and the other half of the bun.

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

For a more intense flavor, let the tabbouleh sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

If you can't find smoked pork shoulder, prosciutto is a great substitute.

Use fresh blackberries for the cheese sauce to enhance the flavor.

Can I use a different type of cheese for the sauce?

Yes, you can substitute the cheddar with another sharp cheese, but the flavor profile may change.

What can I use instead of radishes in the tabbouleh?

You can omit the radishes or replace them with diced celery for a similar crunch.

Can I make the cheese sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cheese sauce ahead of time and reheat it gently over low heat before serving.

Is there a vegetarian version of this burger?

You can substitute the ground meat with a plant-based burger patty and omit the pork shoulder for a vegetarian version.

Can I grill the burger buns?

Yes, lightly grilling the buns adds a nice texture and flavor to the burger.

The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger

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Ingredients

For the Burgers

For the Tabbouleh

For the Cheese Sauce

Additional Ingredients

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

Carbs

10.0g (3.64%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

15.1g

Unhealthy Fat

10.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger

Prepare the Burgers

Prepare the Tabbouleh

Make the Cheese Sauce

Cook the Burgers

Assemble the Burgers

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

Carbs

10.0g (3.64%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

15.1g

Unhealthy Fat

10.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For the Burgers

For the Tabbouleh

For the Cheese Sauce

Additional Ingredients

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein

28.8g (57.5%)

Carbs

10.0g (3.64%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

15.1g

Unhealthy Fat

10.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make The Best Gourmet Cheeseburger

Prepare the Burgers

Prepare the Tabbouleh

Make the Cheese Sauce

Cook the Burgers

Assemble the Burgers

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

392.5kcal (19.63%)

Protein