Harvest Apple Cider Gouda Smash Burger
A cozy fall-inspired burger featuring juicy beef, melted gouda cheese, and crisp apple slices, all drizzled with sweet apple cider.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Use quality beef for better flavor.
- 4 slices gouda cheese Cheese makes everything better.
- 1 whole apple, thinly sliced Use crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- 1/4 cup apple cider Adds sweetness and moisture.
- 4 whole burger buns Use soft, toasted whole grain buns.
- to taste none salt and pepper Season generously.
- butter none for toasting buns For buttery toasted buns.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Gently form the ground beef into burger patties and press your thumb in the center of each patty.
- Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
- In the final minute of cooking, place a slice of gouda on each patty to melt.
Assembly
- Toast the burger buns with butter in a separate pan until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the gouda-covered patty on the bottom half of the bun, layer on the apple slices, and drizzle apple cider over the top.
- Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef is cooked to 160°F. Let burgers rest for a few minutes after cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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