Enjoy our recipe for a classic American summer staple—the Cheesburger! This delicious burger allows for plenty of customization and meets IDDSI Levels 4-7
Ingredients
| Ingredients | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Beef
Item: 78544 |
1/3 cup (3 oz portion) | 2 cups (about 18 oz) 1 quart |
1 quart (about 36 oz) |
| Seasonings (optional)
Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper |
Dash | Dash | Dash |
| BUN | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix #118519 | 2 Tbsp | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups |
| Vegetable oil | ½ Tbsp | 3 Tbsp | 6 Tbsp |
| Water, hot | 3 Tbsp | 1 cup + 2 | 2 ¼ cup |
| Cheese sauce | 1 Tbsp | 6 Tbsp | ¾ cup |
How to Prepare
Burger Patties
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- Thaw and heat THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Beef per package directions.
- If desired, add seasonings to the meat mixture for added flavor. Add a few drops of liquid smoke for a grilled flavor.
- Cover and hold for service at 135°F or higher.
Bun
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- Add vegetable oil to bread mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add hot water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
- Immediately portion bread mixture into food molds; or leave in mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
To Serve
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- Remove bread from molds (if using) or portion #40 scoops of bread onto serving dish.
- Using a clean gloved hand, flatten and shape each bread scoop into 2–3-inch diameter circles.
- Top one of the bread shapes with 3 oz (about one #12 scoop) meat mixture and flatten with a spatula.
- Add burger toppings of choice.
- Place another bread shape on top of meat patty.
(For a browned appearance, lightly brush top of bun with browning sauce or Worcestershire sauce)
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 burger patty – About 3 oz or one #12 scoop, 1 Tbsp cheese sauce, 1 bun (two #40 scoops)
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 560 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 3 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
Calcium: 50 mg (4% DV)
Iron: 1.5 mg (8% DV)
Potassium: 90 mg (0% DV)
*Nutrition calculated for meat patty, cheese sauce and bun only (no condiments).