Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger (Printer-Friendly Version)

Juicy beef, crispy bacon, cheese curds, caramelized onions on crispy fries with a sweet maple glaze.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Fries

01 - Frozen thick-cut or steak fries, quantity as per package instructions

→ Beef

02 - 80% lean ground beef, 1 lb

→ Cheese

03 - Fresh cheese curds, 1 cup

→ Pork

04 - Thick-cut bacon, 6 slices

→ Vegetables

05 - Small yellow onion, 1 medium, thinly sliced

→ Oils & Fats

06 - Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon

→ Seasonings

07 - Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon

→ Maple Glaze

09 - Pure maple syrup, ½ cup
10 - Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon
11 - Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven and bake frozen fries according to package directions until golden brown and crispy throughout.
02 - Pan-fry bacon slices over medium heat until thoroughly crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into chunky pieces. Reserve drippings in the skillet.
03 - Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
04 - Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes until deeply golden and soft.
05 - Season ground beef with garlic powder and black pepper. Form into patties or crumble. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and fully cooked.
06 - Arrange hot fries on a large platter. Immediately scatter cheese curds evenly over the fries, then top with cooked beef and crumbled bacon. Distribute caramelized onions over the top, then drizzle generously with warm maple glaze. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use freshly cooked fries and assemble immediately for optimal cheese melting and texture.
02 - Simmer maple glaze until just thickened to ensure even coating over toppings.
03 - Caramelize onions slowly over low heat for rich sweetness without burning.
04 - Store leftover toppings and fries separately to preserve crispiness; reheat before assembling.

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