Day 152.
I used to love bacon. It’s the one meat I kinda miss a little. I am not a vegetarian for philosophical reasons really, I just never liked meat. So, when I first decided to “go” vegetarian, I still ate bacon sometimes. Bacon cheeseburgers, not so much. I have always (according to my mother) been not fond of hamburgers. But, I LOVE bacon cheese black bean burgers. So I really wanted to try Bacon Cheeseburgers, my way. I know, you’re all thinking, “what, she never even had a bacon cheeseburger and she says she doesn’t like meat?” But believe me, I know. I like the toppings, true. But the “real” burger: yuck. But, the lentil/brown rice patty burger? Win.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Ingredients
1 “pound” (about 2.5 cups) Ground “Beef”
1/2 cup “parmesan” topping*
1/2-3/4 cup cornstarch slurry (3 parts water to 1 part cornstarch
1/4 cup masa
1/4 cup masa, for coating
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno (optional)
1/2 cup “bacon“
Rolls or homemade buns
*Parmesan Cheese Substitute
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crumbled French fried onions (for a tangier cheese)
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
House seasoning, to taste
Italian seasoning, to taste
Blend parmesan cheese ingredients in a food processor until cashews are powdered.
Directions
Mix together “beef”, parmesan topping, cornstarch slurry, jalapenos (if desired) and 1/4 cup of the masa. Form into patties (about 1/2 cup for 6 full-size patties or 1/4 cup for 12 sliders). Place patties on a plate filled with the remaining masa. Flip to coat. Fry in olive oil for 3-5 minutes per side.
Serve on buns topped with “bacon,” and (optionally) barbecue sauce and fresh cilantro.
The Results
Yummy. I like these with sauce for sure, and I think bleu cheese dressing would be great, too. I prefer the slider size because they tend to hold together better and remain more moist.
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Kristi is a former newspaper reporter and editor who is now a vegetarian mom, married to a meat-eating dad and parenting two undecided kids. Join the family on our journey creating whole foods recipes to suit our blended-eater lifestyle. 
I'm guessing you used some form of Fakin Bacon? What's your favorite brand? I have some Maple Smoked Tempeh in the fridge that I'm thinking may work.
Well, I don't use a brand, I make my own. You can find the recipe (made w/ chopped mushrooms) here
PS: I think maple smoked tempeh sounds like it'd work great.
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Mmmm. I dig a good bacon cheeseburger. I'll be honest, I've never had the "fake" variety, but I would like to try it! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can't Wait to Try!
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