Pressed Cuban-Style Burger (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound ground chuck |
salt and freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup best-quality mayonnaise |
3 cloves roasted garlic, pureed |
1/4 cup dijon mustard |
4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds |
8 slices thinly sliced swiss cheese |
4 slices thinly sliced smoked ham |
2 dill pickles, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices |
Directions:
1. Form the meat into 4 (1/4-inch) thick burgers. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides and cook in a saute pan over high heat to medium doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
2. Combine the mayonnaise and roasted garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread both sides of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom portion of each bun, place the burger on top of the cheese, then top the cheese with a slice of ham, followed by another slice of cheese and then the pickle slices. Place the tops of the bun over the pickles and cook on a sandwich press, or wrap the burgers in aluminum foil and cook in a hot skillet over high heat with a heavy skillet placed on top of the burger to press the sandwich. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted.
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