The Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger
A decadent sweet and savory doughnut bacon cheeseburger, featuring an over-the-top smash burger between glazed doughnuts.
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Instructions
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and fry bacon until crispy.
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Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and reserve some bacon grease in the skillet.
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Slice the doughnut in half crosswise, then toast the cut sides in the skillet until golden brown; set aside.
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Shape beef into a seasoned ball with salt and pepper.
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Return reserved bacon grease to the skillet, heat to medium-high, and add the beef. Cook until crispy (3-5 minutes).
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Flip the beef, smash it slowly, and cook for 5-10 minutes more until desired doneness.
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Flip the patty, add cheese, remove from heat, and cover for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
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Assemble the burger by placing the cheeseburger patty on one doughnut half, topping with bacon, and covering with the other doughnut half. Serve immediately.