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Ozark Orchard Burger

Sweet apple bite meets smoky mountain comfort.

Arkansas orchard country shows up here through apple butter, bacon, and cheddar, giving the burger a sweet-savory rhythm that feels right at home in the Ozarks.

Cook time: 21 minDifficulty: 2/5

Build

Ingredients

  • 1 toasted bun
  • 1/3 lb beef patty
  • 1 slice white cheddar
  • 2 strips bacon
  • 1 tbsp apple butter
  • 2 apple slices
  • 1 tbsp arugula

Method

Steps

  1. Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
  2. Sear the patty and melt white cheddar over it.
  3. Toast the bun and spread apple butter on the top half.
  4. Add arugula, the burger, bacon, and apple slices.
  5. Close the bun and serve warm.

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Tags

sweet-savoryozarkscomfort