Since 4th of July is fast approaching and we’re all looking forward to a week(ish) of toasting to summer, there’s nothing that says “summertime” quite like a delicious burger grilled outside in the open air. Something about food off the grill just tastes like it’s better for you (or at least that’s what I’ll keep telling myself after my 2nd burger).
Here’s a recipe for a burger that’ll leave for your 4th of July guests salivating and wanting more. It comes from Chef George Duran and it marries 2 of my favorite things: meat and melted cheese.
Ingredients
For the burger
- 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/4 tbsp. black pepper
- 4 sesame seed burger buns, buttered
- Lettuce
- Chopped scallions
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Jarlsberg® fondue sauce:
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 C. of whole milk
- 1 1/2 C. of grated Jarlsberg® cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and heavy cream until absorbed ( about 3 – 4 minutes)
- In a large bowl, mix the beef with the garlic and breadcrumb mixture until combined. Season with salt and pepper and form 4 large burgers. Make a large indentation in the middle of each burger and preheat your grill.
- In the meantime, make the Jarlsberg® cheese fondue sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan and whisking in the flour. Whisk over a medium heat until browned. Slowly whisk in the milk and allow to thicken (about 3 – 4 minutes). Add the grated Jarlsberg® and whisk until smooth. Keep some cheese aside.
- Grill each burger as desired, spread butter inside the buns and toast lightly. Arrange lettuce on the bottom half of the bun, followed by the burger. Then pour fondue sauce on top of the burger. Add the other half of the bun and pour more fondue sauce over the top.
- Garnish with scallions and red pepper flakes.
Jarlsberg® is also giving you the chance to win a Big Green Egg by creating your own winning burger recipe! You can enter from July 2 – August 27 at facebook.com/jarlsberg. Entrants will have the chance to win exclusive Jarlsberg® Grill Kits every week and the grand prize is a Big Green Egg Grill, so that winners can re-create their favorite Jarlsberg® burgers, just in time for Labor Day weekend!
