SMOKED

GOUDA MUSHROOM BURGER

Every year, Sutter Home winery holds a national burger contest called Build A Better Buger. This year, the prize money is $25,000 and I’m going to try to win it.

Here’s my recipe.

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45min Prep

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20min Cook

WASABI DEVILED EGGS

Ingredients

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THE TOAST

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8 slices of high-quality bread

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SPG Seasoning (salt, pepper & garlic)

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FOR THE DREDGE

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4 large eggs

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2/3 cup of half & half or whole milk

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1/4 cup all purpose flour

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1/4 cup granulated sugar

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1/4 teaspoon of salt

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1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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4 servings

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15 min prep

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15 min cook

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30 min total

Instructions

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F or or heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add all ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or if using a shallow dish and whisking by hand, mix flour and eggs first then add remaining batter ingredients.
Dip bread slices into the batter, dredging them well on both sides, and place on hot, greased griddle or skillet.
Cook for a few minutes, until the bottom of the breads starts to get golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side the same.
Remove to a plate. Serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Step-01

PREPPING

A couple tips about making great burgers; high temperatures are best and if you have a flat top grill, use it.

Flat tops were made for burgers and you can cook all the other ingredients simultaneously, making life so much more simple.

Having all ingredients prepped and ready in advance is also imparitive. Toast your buns on the griddle first, prior to cooking the components of the burger.

Step-02

THE BEEF

You can’t have a great burger without great beef. And great beef requires the right amount of fat. Fat is flavor and also adds to the tenderness of any burger.

Use a great 80/20 fat to lean ratio burger grind, and if you’re exceptionally motivated, grind a full packer brisket and make your own burger.

Form a 1/2 LB patty and season with salt, pepper and garlic about 30-minutes before grilling.

Step-03

THE BUILD

The build for this burger starts with a great brioche bun. Try to find a local bakery to purchase from if you can, this really makes a huge difference.

Next, butter them and toast them. Another huge key to a great burger. After this, you simply need to spread black truffle aioli on the bun-base. Place the burger, topped with melted smoked gouda cheese. Add sliced bacon and finish with grilled mushrooms and onions.