Juicy Gourmet Cheeseburgers with Crispy Fries
Juicy Gourmet Cheeseburgers with Crispy Fries
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fries
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Gourmet Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, chilled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cheddar cheese, slices
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns
For Assembly and Toppings
- 4 green leaf lettuce, leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Prepare the fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut russet potatoes with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Bake the fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
While the fries are baking, prepare the burger patties. Gently divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a 3/4-inch thick patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking. Season both sides of the patties generously with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with melted butter and toast them in the hot pan for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the seasoned burger patties to the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or adjust to your preference. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a cheeseburger patty, then add tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle slices. Spread ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise on the top bun as desired, then complete the burger.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the juicy gourmet cheeseburgers immediately with the crispy fries on the side.
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Juicy Gourmet Cheeseburgers with Crispy Fries
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fries
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Gourmet Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, chilled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cheddar cheese, slices
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns
For Assembly and Toppings
- 4 green leaf lettuce, leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Prepare the fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut russet potatoes with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Bake the fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
While the fries are baking, prepare the burger patties. Gently divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a 3/4-inch thick patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking. Season both sides of the patties generously with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with melted butter and toast them in the hot pan for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the seasoned burger patties to the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or adjust to your preference. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a cheeseburger patty, then add tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle slices. Spread ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise on the top bun as desired, then complete the burger.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the juicy gourmet cheeseburgers immediately with the crispy fries on the side.