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Mushroom Bacon Swiss Burgers

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Burgers...

  • 1 lb. fresh ground beef
  • salt & pepper

Sautéed Mushrooms...

  • 2 Tbl. canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 shallot thin sliced
  • 8 oz. button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 scallion thin sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only chopped
  • 1 Tbl. butter
  • sea salt & fresh cracked pepper

Toppings...

  • 4 slices bacon cooked crisp
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions
 

Burgers...

  • Form ground beef into 3 patties, pressing down in the center (they puff when they cook).
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Grill over medium high heat, turning once.
  • Using instant read meat thermometer, remove from heat 5-10 degrees ahead of desired doneness.
  • Cover and rest for 5 minutes (burger will continue to cook).

Sautéed Mushrooms...

  • Heat skillet to high heat and add oil.
  • Allow the oil to come up to temp, then add garlic and shallot stirring quickly for 1-2 minutes until the shallots soften.
  • Add the mushrooms and scallions and toss until the mushrooms caramelize and brown.
  • Remove from the heat and add the butter and thyme.
  • Season with salt & pepper.

Assembly...

  • Place burger on favorite bun or bed of greens.
  • Top with 2 slices of bacon and a generous spoonful of sautéed mushrooms.
  • Top with slice of Swiss cheese.

Notes

Never run mushrooms under water...they will become soggy. Just clean them with a barely damp paper towel.