Here is a versatile recipe that could be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a summer BBQ! It looks great, tastes even better, and is super quick to create – here is the Cheddar, Bacon & Portobello Mushrooms burger.
As with a lot of the recipes we publish how much of the ingredients you chose to use is really down to personally preference – you might be a lettuce, egg, pepper, or tomato addict, and it can easily be made vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free.
One thing that can’t be omitted though is the smoky ketchup, which is a mix of ketchup and bbq sauce, and tastes delicious.
Cheddar, Bacon, & Portobello Mushrooms Burger Recipe
Prep Time: 10 Minutes + 30 Minutes To Marinate
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes + 30 Minutes To Marinate
Yields: Makes 4 Burgers
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 4 portobella mushroom caps, stems removed
• 4 slices sharp cheddar or harvarti cheese (omit if vegan)
• 4 brioche burger buns, toasted (use gluten free if needed)
• 4 tablespoons fig preserves
• 8 slices cooked bacon (omit if vegeterain/vegan)
• 4 fried eggs
• Arugula or lettuce, tomato
Smoky Ketchup
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 of your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Burger
1. In a large gallon size zip top bag, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and pepper. Add the mushroom caps and toss to coat. Let the mushrooms marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Preheat an outside grill or grill pan to high. Place the mushrooms on the grill and grill until lightly charred, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and grill an additional 3-5 minutes. During the last minute add the cheese.
3. Spread each toasted bottom bun with fig preserves. Add you mushroom burgers, bacon and eggs. Top as desired with tomatoes + arugula. Spread each top bun with ketchup (see below) and then add it to your burger. Eat!
Smoky Ketchup
1. Combine everything in a small bowl. Serve with your burgers and fries!
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