Description
A rich and savory Wild Mushroom Cheddar Burger made with a blend of mushrooms, fresh herbs, juicy ground beef or turkey, smooth sharp cheddar, and a smoky chipotle ketchup. Everything comes together in a warm toasted bun for a flavorful and satisfying burger experience.
Ingredients
Olive oil
Unsalted butter
Assorted mushrooms such as cremini, lobster, chanterelles, and stemmed shiitakes, chopped
Shallot, finely diced
Salt and black pepper
Fresh thyme, chopped
Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
Ground chuck or ground turkey
Canola oil
Sharp cheddar cheese such as Tillamook Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Creamery Sharp Cheddar
Burger buns from brands such as Nature’s Own Brioche Buns, Arnold Hamburger Buns, or Pepperidge Farm Sesame Buns
Ketchup
Pureed chipotle in adobo
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over high heat until hot, then add the chopped mushrooms and cook until soft.
3. Add the diced shallot, salt, and black pepper, continuing to cook until the mushrooms turn golden brown.
4. Stir in the thyme and parsley, then transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl.
5. Divide the ground beef or turkey into four portions and gently form into patties with a small indentation in the center.
6. Season the patties with salt and black pepper on both sides.
7. Heat canola oil in a pan or on a grill pan and cook the patties until browned on the first side, then flip and cook to the desired doneness.
8. Place a slice of Tillamook Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Creamery Sharp Cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover briefly to melt.
9. Toast the burger buns lightly on a grill, grill pan, or broiler until golden.
10. Spread chipotle ketchup on the bottom bun and place the cooked patty on top.
11. Add a generous spoonful of the mushroom mixture, place the top bun over it, and serve immediately.
12. To make chipotle ketchup, whisk together ketchup, pureed chipotle, salt, and pepper, then chill for at least thirty minutes.
13.
Notes
Mushrooms reduce significantly during cooking, so start with a generous amount for the best texture and depth of flavor.
Let the patties rest briefly after cooking so the juices settle and the burger stays moist.
Adjust the amount of chipotle puree in the ketchup based on your preferred heat level.
Turkey cooks faster and can dry out quickly, so watch the timing carefully to keep it tender.
Store cooked patties, mushrooms, and chipotle ketchup separately for the best texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: American