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Nutmeg Tavern Burger

Old-school tavern richness with coastal polish.

Connecticut's version pairs a griddled patty with havarti, onion jam, and butter lettuce for a burger that feels part shoreline bistro and part classic New England tavern.

Cook time: 18 minDifficulty: 2/5

Build

Ingredients

  • 1 buttered bun
  • 1/3 lb beef patty
  • 1 slice havarti
  • 1 tbsp onion jam
  • 1 leaf butter lettuce
  • 1 tomato slice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

Steps

  1. Toast the buttered bun on a hot griddle.
  2. Cook the patty until browned and melt havarti on top.
  3. Spread Dijon on the bottom bun.
  4. Add lettuce, tomato, the cheeseburger, and onion jam.
  5. Close and serve.

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Tags

tavernnew-englandsavory