A CHEESEBURGER by Any Other Name…
There’s a reason why the cheeseburger is one of the most beloved sandwiches (let’s not debate whether a burger is a sandwich or not, it is) on earth. A proper cheeseburger is a balanced mix of fats, carbohydrates, and protein, and is layered with a carnival of flavours — sweet (ketchup), sour (mustard and pickles), bitter (lettuce), pungent (onions), salty and umami. Simply put, a cheeseburger tickles the tastebuds.
But did you know that eating a cheeseburger is not the only way in which you can enjoy the flavours? Oh, no! It starts with understanding just how to craft the perfect cheeseburger (the recipe is included). But from pasta to stews, there are infinite and bunless possibilities of incorporating the flavour profile of the cheeseburger into other dishes. Let’s explore a few.
Crustless Cheeseburger Quiche
Easy to prepare and delightful to eat hot and cold, quiches are great for any meal. Slices can be packed for lunches, and a simple side salad can turn a portion into
a filling meal. A cheeseburger quiche is decadent with a combination of eggs, cooked ground beef, tomatoes, onions, seasoning, and copious amounts of cheddar cheese.
Cheeseburger Pizza
A classic pizza is an ideal canvas on which to build cheeseburger flavours. Top with cooked and seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, onions, diced pickles, and if you desire, finish with a drizzle of mustardforward béchamel.
Cheeseburger Mini Muffins
Great for lunchboxes and an easy way of controlling kids’ nutrition without sacrificing flavour. Combine eggs (whites-only also
work well) with leftover ground beef, cheese and whichever veggies you have lying around. Place in muffin tins and voilà, individual tasty lunchbox treats.
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
A delicious weeknight dinner doesn’t have to require a lot of prep or cooking time. Make a one-pot, or should we say, one-skillet dish by combining pasta, ground beef, milk, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. Turn regular mac and cheese into an event!
Cheeseburger Bell Pepper Cups
A great recipe for folks who do meal prep. Prepare your favourite cheeseburger recipe and instead of shaping into patties, stuff
inside bell pepper halves, top with cheddar cheese and pop into the oven. You’ll be ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
Cheeseburger Tacos
These are a great way to use up leftover burger patties. Replace the burger bun with a taco shell, crumble the burger patty, and top with cheddar cheese, salsa and guacamole.
Cheeseburger soup
The epitome of decadence and perfect for chilly evenings, this soup, which is more of a stew, starts with beef broth, bacon, vegetables and ground beef. Cheddar cheese is used to thicken the dish and carry home the cheeseburger flavour.