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Bacon Cheeseburger

June 1, 2011 By Kristi

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bacon cheeseburger

Day 152.

Today I’m making a vegetarian bacon cheeseburger. 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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