Mashed Potato Bun Bacon Burger
Mashed Potato Bun Bacon Burger
Author: The Chef
Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Burger
Ingredients
- MASHED POTATO BUNS
- 5 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 6 cups cold water
- ¼ cup butter, cubed
- ½ cup milk
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 2 cups panko breadcrumb
- 5 eggs
- oil, for frying
- BACON BURGERS
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 12 slices bacon
- ketchup, to serve
- lettuce, to serve
- red bell pepper, sliced, to serve
Instructions
- In a pot over high heat, add the potatoes and garlic and cover with cold water.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return to the pot.
- Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
- Add in the parsley and mix until combined. Transfer the potatoes to a piping bag or ziplock bag.
- On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, place the provolone slices.
- Pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the rounds starting from the outside to the center of the cheese.
- Freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
- Place the egg and panko in two bowls.
- Place the frozen potato round in the egg ensuring it’s completely submerged.
- Place the potato round in the panko and flip to cover completely. If necessary repeat process putting potato back into the egg and once more in the panko.
- In a large pot, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the potato in oil and fry until both sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Set the mashed potato rounds on a wire rack to drain.
- In a bowl, add the ground beef, season with salt, onion powder, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form patties with your hand about the size of your palm.
- Lay the bacon two strips overlapping and two strips perpendicular.
- Place the burger patty on the bacon and fold over the bacon strips, trimming if necessary.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the bacon patties and cook until cooked through.
- Assemble the burger by placing one potato “bun” on the bottom. Spread with ketchup or your favorite sauce.
- Build with lettuce, patty, red onion and top potato bun.
- Enjoy!
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Mashed Potato Bun Bacon Burger
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Posted by Proper Tasty on Wednesday, January 10, 2018
