bacon burgers and truffle fries – an entire mood

Hi everyone!

This past weekend I celebrated my best friends birthday. Having dinner guests over your house could be a bit overwhelming, especially if you want to ‘wow’ everyone. Since his birthday coincided with the notorious Superbowl, I thought nothing would be more fitting than an American classic! But, I wanted to make things a little more upscale. The result: delicious juicy burgers with a side of parmesan truffle fries. Check out my recipe below!

The meat:

• 1 pound of 85% fat 15% lean burger meat
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp of salt
• 1 tbsp of black pepper
• 1 tbsp of minced garlic
• 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce

1. Let’s get grilling! Turn barbecue on and set to medium-high heat.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully incorporated.
3. Form patties to thickness preference. I like to measure using two scoops of a regular sized ice-cream scooper – major LIFE HACK
4. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until ready to cook.
5. Grill for 10 – 15 minutes depending on preference – rare to well done.
6. Enjoy!

The bread:

• Bun of your choice, I chose a potato bun for this burger
• Butter and mayonnaise

1. Spread butter and mayonnaise on both sides of bun and toast face down for 1 – 3 minutes!

The fries:

• 2 large russet potatoes, hand cut into fries
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 tablespoon truffle oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
2. Cut potatoes into ½ inch thick restaurant style fries. Do not remove the skin.
3. In a large bowl combine hand cut fries, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
4. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and spread evenly with the least amount of overlap possible.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. They will continue to crisp up as they cool. Top with a little extra fresh parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of truffle oil and serve.