Flying Dutchman
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This Flying Dutchman-inspired toastie takes all the flavors of the iconic bunless burger and layers them between crispy, golden bread for the ultimate sandwich. Featuring juicy burger patties, gooey American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, sautéed onions, tangy pickles, and a generous drizzle of homemade burger sauce, this sandwich is a flavor-packed masterpiece.
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ingredients
For the Homemade Burger Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or white sandwich bread)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons homemade burger sauce (see above)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small cooked burger patties (or one large, split in half)
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 slices of crispy smoked bacon
- 4 to 6 pickle slices
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
To make the burger sauce:
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, season the burger patties with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and allow it to melt. Remove from heat.
To make the sandwich:
Step 1
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Step 2
Place two slices, butter-side down, in a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 3
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over each slice.
Step 4
Spread a layer of burger sauce on top of the cheese.
Step 5
dd the sautéed onions, burger patties with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and pickles.
Step 6
Top with more sautéed onions and an extra drizzle of burger sauce.
Step 7
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
Step 8
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down slightly, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Step 9
Remove from heat, slice in half, and enjoy immediately!