Pigs in Blankets

Memorial Day: The Ultimate Burger

To celebrate memorial day, we made these mini-burgers, perfect for a day out in the park! They are made from scratch: the buns, caramelised onion, crispy bacon, and a whole new way to make the patty.

Homemade Buns from Craving Comfort

1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup milk, slightly warmed
3/4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Knead until the dough is smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. Make small balls of dough and bake at 180 ºC (356 F) for ten minutes. Paint with one beaten egg with a pinch of salt and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Continue baking until golden brown.

Nice buns!

Caramelized Onions

1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
Olive oil
2 onions

Instructions

Thinly slice the onions. Place in a saucepan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Cook until translucent. Add the sugar and vinegar and cook over low heat until caramelized.

Crispy Bacon from David Lebovitz

1/4 cup brown sugar
5 bacon strips

Instructions

Place bacon strips on a wire rack and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in the oven at 180 ºC (356 F) until crispy.

Burgers adapted from BBQ addicts

8 bacon strips
Ground meat

Instructions

Weave bacon strips to form a tight mesh.Place ground meat on top of the weave and press. Roll the mat and secure with toothpicks. Place in the oven at 180 ºC (356 F) until the bacon crisps and the roll feels firm to the touch. Let rest for five minutes.

Assembly

Slice buns open and toast them. Slice the meat roll and place a slice on the bun. Place cheese, caramelised onions and crispy bacon on top. Grill in the oven at 200 ºC (392 F) until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven, add lettuce and tomato, place the top of the bun. Enjoy the awesomeness of the massive mini-burger and eat!