Big Mike Burger

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Paula's Drive-Through

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (26)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(26)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

Patty #1:

Pecan Burger:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons grated onion
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened

Patty #2:

Butter Burger:

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground chuck
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
4 ounces American cheese, cut into 6 portions

Special Sauce for the "Big Mike":

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
Hot sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos

To serve:

12 hamburger buns
6 leaves lettuce
6 tomato slices
6 onion slices

Directions

Patty #1:

Pecan Burger:

Preheat broiler or grill. Divide ground beef into 12 flat patties. Partially saute bacon - the fat should start rendering, but it shouldn't be crispy. Drain bacon. Mix pecans, parsley, onion, and butter together. Spread mixture on 6 of the patties. Top with remaining 6 patties and seal the edges with the partially sauteed bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick. Broil or grill 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness, turning once.

Patty #2:

Butter Burger:

Salt and pepper the beef, to taste. Mix beef and cubed butter together with your hands and form 6 balls. Push a piece of American cheese into the center of each ball. Mold ground beef around the cheese in the shape of a patty. Cook on hot grill or in skillet to desired doneness.

Special Sauce for the "Big Mike":

Stir all ingredients together until well blended.

To Serve:

Place 1 pecan burger on a bottom piece of 6 buns. Top with another bottom piece of bun and the butter burger. Top with sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and a top piece of the bun. Discard or save for another use the remaining 6 top bun pieces.

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Very omaha, NE 06-12-2009
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It's only two burgers!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

When I read the recipe I thought it was for a double burger for one! So that's how I made it. Two burgers served on a giant... brioche bun from our local bakery. Now that's a burger! Okay, I gave my wife half. Read more
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JENNIFER Alexandria, VA 04-18-2009
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Soooooooooooo good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree, leave out the pecans and this is the best burger I've ever tasted!
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beverlin orlando, FL 08-29-2008
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Delicioso
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best burger I have ever tasted. Any hambuger fanatic should try this burger. U will not be sorry!
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Renisha Lithonia, GA 07-29-2008
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Oh My Goodness!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a married woman that can not cook. I have looked up to you for years, but now my husband things your a god. I finally... made something that he keeps asking for over and over again. Thank Ms. Paula for all the help over the years. Love every minute of your shows and family.Read more
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Heather Vancouver, WA 06-22-2008
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Big Mike Burger
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We only made the butter burger and it was the best burger I have ever had. Fantastic!!
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Anonymous 06-20-2008
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Big Mike Burger
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Big Mike Burger