Pretzel Burgers with Beer Cheese and Bacon
Beef, Grilled
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 ounces lager beer
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
dash of hot sauce
1/2 large onions, thinly sliced into half moons
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 burger patties cooked to your liking
2 pretzel buns
4 slices cooked bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 ounces lager beer
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
dash of hot sauce
1/2 large onions, thinly sliced into half moons
1 tablespoon sugar
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 burger patties cooked to your liking
2 pretzel buns
4 slices cooked bacon
Directions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat
When it bubbles and foams, add the flour and whisk together to form a paste.
Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns from white to light tan.
Gradually whisk in the beer and slowly add the cheese, continuing to whisk until you have a thick cheese sauce. Stir in Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use (you may have to reheat it to top the burger).
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onions, sugar, 3 ounces of beer and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook onions over low to medium low heat until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
Place a patty on the bottom half of the bun.
Dollop generously with warm beer cheese then top with half the caramelized onions and 2 slices of bacon.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve with tater tots. You will probably have extra beer cheese sauce. It will make a great appetizer dip for soft pretzels.
Course : Main