Cheddar Bacon Portobello Mushroom Burger.
This is one of my favorite burger recipes, and not just for the reason that it's beyond delicious, but also for the fact that they are beyond easy, you don't even have to form any burger patties, which for some reason I've never liked doing.
Servings: 4 Burgers
Calories: 645kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- pepper to taste
- 4 portobella mushroom caps stems removed
- 4 slices sharp cheddar or harvarti cheese omit if vegan
- 4 brioche burger buns toasted (use gluten free if needed)
- 4 tablespoons fig preserves
- 8 slices cooked bacon omit if vegeterain/vegan
- 4 fried eggs
- arugula or lettuce tomato
Smoky Ketchup
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large gallon size zip top bag, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and pepper. Add the mushroom caps and toss to coat. Let the mushrooms marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat an outside grill or grill pan to high. Place the mushrooms on the grill and grill until lightly charred, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and grill an additional 3-5 minutes. During the last minute add the cheese.
- Spread each toasted bottom bun with fig preserves. Add you mushroom burgers, bacon and eggs. Top as desired with tomatoes + arugula. Spread each top bun with ketchup (see below) and then add it to your burger. Eat!
Smoky Ketchup
- Combine everything in a small bowl. Serve with your burgers and fries!
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 365mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2.8mg