Luther Burger – A Doughnut Candied Bacon Cheeseburger : Recipe

A Luther Burger, or doughnut burger (among several naming variations), is a hamburger or cheeseburger with one or more glazed doughnuts in place of the bun.

YIELD 2 burgers

INGREDIENTS

For The Burger

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 Egg

Topping

• 6 slices quality smokey bacon
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 2 glazed donuts

Extras for Candied Bacon

• Maple syrup
• Brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Burger

1. In a bowl add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl and gently mix for 10 seconds
2. Now add the mince and mix for 60 seconds
3. Break an egg in to the bowl as this is your binding issue and mix well
4. Let the mince sit for around 5 minutes
5. Form your hamburger patties.
6. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
7. Add the burgers and cook until desired temperature, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Candied Bacon Recipe

Its up to you if you want to make sweet bacon, normal bacon tastes just as good with this

1. Fry bacon in a hot pan until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2. Combine the maple syrup, and brown sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Return bacon to the skillet, brush with the glaze, and turn. Cook glazed side down for 2 minutes over low heat. Glaze, turn, and cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat.
4. Repeat until all of the glaze is used and serve immediately.

Finishing Prep

1. Cut the donuts in half and lightly butter the cut sides
2. Place the cut sides down on a very warm frying pan and keep until slightly crispy 
3. Place burger patties on glazed donuts, as the buns.
4. Top each burger with bacon and two slices of cheese

Enjoy

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