REAL DEAL WITH CHEESE

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 ounces processed cheese, cubed, such as Velveeta
5 ounces Cheddar, shredded (see Cook's Note)
5 ounces smoked Gouda, rind peeled and shredded
5 ounces provolone, shredded
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 slices yellow Cheddar
1/4 cup melted garlic butter (minced garlic and unsalted butter)
4 brioche burger buns
20 thin slices (round) kosher dill pickle
1/4 cup thick-sliced sweet onion
4 thin slices beefsteak tomato
1 cup finely shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • For the donkey sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic puree, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
  • For the SMC: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the half-and-half and water to a simmer over medium heat. Maintain medium heat and add the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Using a whisk, mix in the processed cheese 2 ounces at a time until it has fully incorporated.
  • Using the same method of adding the cheese slowly, add in the other cheeses. Continually mix until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Once you start mixing in the cheese you must whisk constantly until the cheeses are fully incorporated. Once fully incorporated remove the sauce from the hot saucepan.
  • For the real deal with cheese: Form 4 round burger balls. Sprinkle with salt all over. On a hot griddle, place the burger balls and allow to sear for 45 seconds. Using burger spatulas, smash the burgers to a 1/4-inch thickness. Once the juice comes to the surface, about 1 minute, flip the burgers to a new spot on the griddle.
  • Top each burger with 1 tablespoon of SMC. Cover with 1 slice of Cheddar. Place a dome over the burgers and add water underneath (use a squeeze bottle) to steam and melt the cheese. After about 1 minute remove the dome and remove the burgers from the heat.
  • Spread the melted garlic butter on the cut sides of the buns. Toast both sides of the bun halves until golden brown.
  • To assemble: Spread donkey sauce on the cut sides of the buns, edge to edge (about 6 tablespoons total). On the bottom half of the buns stack in the following order: pickles, onions, burger, then top with tomato, lettuce and place top bun on top. Secure with 6-inch bamboo skewers.

agboso ignatius
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Janipher Naluguddo
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables or protein that I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Leather Jay15
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nasar khann
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy pasta and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Lyndsay Hepburn
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the cheesy pasta and it was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Simpson
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this recipe. The cheese sauce was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the pasta.


Funboi042
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Billy Morrill
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables or protein that I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Rosemary Masitabua
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Noreen Naz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so easy to make and the pasta always turns out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Talya Heather
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of pasta I have on hand.


Meagan Edmonds
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the cheesy pasta and it was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


umar rasheed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cheese sauce is simple to make and the pasta cooks in just a few minutes. I also like that I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Nekeil Budree
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cheese sauce is my favorite part.


Zeeshan khan Niazi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.