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Festive Christmas Burger

A Gourmet Twist on the Classic Burger for the Holiday Season

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Festive Christmas Burger

About this recipe

Transform your holiday gatherings with this festive Christmas burger, featuring rich flavors and upscale ingredients. Perfect for celebrating the season, this burger combines traditional favorites with a modern twist, making it a surefire hit at any festive occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 4 slices brie cheese
  • 4 slices cooked British bacon
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 red onion rings
  • 4 pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons cranberry relish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko, cheddar cheese, parsley, shallots, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a patty.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Place a slice of brie on each patty during the last minute to melt.

  5. 5

    Toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  6. 6

    Spread cranberry relish on the bottom bun, then layer with patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and top bun.

  7. 7

    Serve your festive burgers immediately.

Chef's tip

Experiment with swapping regular bacon for turkey bacon to make it a bit leaner, or add a touch of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.

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