Smoky Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
A gourmet-style burger built with rich flavors and layered textures, ideal for upscale casual dining or gastro-pub menus. This build features a smoky beef patty, creamy blue cheese, crisp bacon, fresh produce, and a soft toasted sesame bun, served with golden SureCrisp MAX Fries 7x7 and comfort snack Mac & Cheese Bites.
Ingredients
- Sesame Brioche Bun, toasted
- McCain P!ckers Mac & Cheese
- McCain SureCrisp MAX 7x7 mm
- Beef Patty, grilled
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Crisp Bacon Strips
- Tomato Slices
- Leaf Lettuce
- Optional: Pickled red onions or tomato-bacon jam
Preparation
- Prepare McCain Mac & Cheese Bites and SureCrisp MAX 7x7 mm according to instruction on packaging
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Toast bun and grill beef patty to desired doneness. Top with blue cheese to melt.
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Build from bottom up: lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, bacon, optional garnish, top bun.
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Skewer and serve with fries and/or tater tots for a full plate presentation.
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Substitute blue cheese with gorgonzola or a blue cheese aioli for a milder flavor.
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Add umami depth with a dash of Worcestershire sauce in the burger mix.
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Offer a spicy variation by incorporating jalapeño or chipotle mayo.
