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I am so serious right now.
And on a Monday too.
Here is the thing, I have had these burgers just sitting on my computer for way too long. Like getting close to a month, but I wanted to wait and post them a little closer to the fourth of July cause well, I mean come on. Nothing is more American than a burger. Especially a burger with a pile of crispy oven fries sitting on top, a slice of melty cheese and sweet bourbon sauce that is honestly one of the sweetest things you have ever tasted.
Honest.
Plus, technically I am on vacay. After close the twenty-four hours of travelling we made it to Isle of Palms in South Carolina.
Which by the way, I am definitely not used to this heat or this humidity. I mean sure, I grew up living on the lake in Cleveland, so I know what hot humid summers are like. But I have not spent nearly any time in heat like this since then. Which means it has been basically six years since I have truly felt heat like this.
Colorado and Oregon are not hot like this, sure it gets hot, but there is no humidity what so ever.
Believe it ir not I am absolutely loving it. The heat is my best friend, at least for the next five days. I might be over it after that, check back on Sunday when I will be in the total opposite climate and probably freezing my butt off.
Alright now let’s talk burgers.
Probably one of Americas most beloved foods. Meat eaters, chicken eaters, vegetarian eaters, vegans eaters, we are all burger eaters. This is one is beef, but it can definitely be made into chicken or even a mushroom burger. Really all you need is the idea…
Fries and Sweet Bourbon Sauce.
Please do not tell me you have never had fries on your burger?
I promise, it’s not weird. Okay, not that weird.
Cleveland may not be known for a lot of awesome things, but Cleveland knows how to do food. They have restaurants, food trucks and the most amazing Westside Market that I would KILL to shop at today.
In my opinion they having a booming food scene and I can’t believe I never knew about it until I moved away. Kind of a bummer, but at least I get to try and make my own twist of some of the dishes my parents tell me about.
Actually?
I have no idea where this burger came from. I’m not sure where the idea came from, but for some odd reason I feel like it would be a Cleveland burger. I do think my mom has ordered a burger with fries on top before and brought the leftover home, so I am thinking that is where my idea sprouted from.
Whatever, it’s a serious burger and it is dang good. It is the kind of burger that would fit in the savory category of Bridget’s of Bake at 350 Dessert For Dudes Month. This is a total guy burger, but obviously all girls love them too.
Trust me, fries on a burger, covered in smoky cheddar cheese makes for the most amazing burger. And really there is no better combo than burgers and fries. So I figure why not just throw them on top with lots of cheese, the texture is freakishly awesome.
Bust then there is the Sweet Bourbon Sauce? The sauce is totally going to sell you on this burger.
It’s sweet, with a hint of bourbon, a little smoky flavor and a kick of spice. Plus, bourbon and burgers just go together. Like burgers and fries. Really though?
The whole burger, fries, cheese and sweet bourbon sauce is all just amazing. It all needs to happen on one burger.
Truly one of my favorite burgers.
Okay I can not say favorite only because I can not decide between this burger, a peanut butter burger, a buffalo salmon slider and a Roasted Garlic Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado Ranch.
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Ugh. Decisions I HATE them. Please don’t ask me to make them, because I just can’t.
I want every single bite of this burger. Delicious combo!!
Thank you so much, Lori!! Hope you guys are settling into the Tahoe/Reno area!
Grat looking burgers! I am starting to think that bourbon makes every thing better, kind of like bacon!
I am starting to think the same thing! I just made bourbon peaches and WOW! So good! Thanks Kevin!
OK. This post and your photos literally made my stomach growl! Wow!! I want to try one of these right now!! Beautifully done.
Thank you, Dan!!
This looks so evilly delicious! Fries on a burger is the way to go!
Thank you, Jaclyn!
I’ve had fries in a burrito and gyro but never on a burger. Things are about to change in my house.
South Carolina is one gorgeous state, but I have a hard time with the heat and humidity too…eat some ripe drippy peaches for me!! These burgers definitely are All-American….dripping with goodness! Love you idea of a bourbon sauce – very boozy, adventurous and perfect for the 4th!
Thank you, Julia! Oh and yes, it is SO hot and sticky here!
Oh good gravy, this looks AMAZING. Love the idea of putting fries on my burger, heck yes!
Heck yes!! LOL! Thanks Stephanie!
‘2 of your favorite BBQ Sauce’
Okay … two WHAT of my favorite BBQ Sauce? teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, bottles, cases?
If I have to guess it is tablespoons, but I’d rather not guess.
Opps! Sorry Joan! It is 2 tablespoons and I fixed the recipe! Hope you love these!
yes! Fries on a burger is awesome! Glad someone gets it!!!
YES! So glad you know what I am talking about Carrian!
Oh my gosh! Hello! I need this burger in my life! I love that it has fries on it. I’ve piled fries on burgers before, but never with that amazing sauce.
Thank you, Leha!
Holy cow! Now you just need a milkshake!
Oh yeah! That would be so good!
fantabulastic!
Thank you!
Oh man, I have no words for these. So good.
Thank you so much, Kathryn!
These look BEYOND fabulous!!!
Thank you so much! I am beyond excited to she your comment!
mother of god… this looks like its so bad its good.
Haha! Thanks Jamie!