Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Salad Recipes

BACON CHEESEBURGER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
• Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Drain the fat from the skillet.
• Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces. When it is no longer pink, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.
• Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, dill, thyme, parsley, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until the flour starts to brown. Add the water and vinegar and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to make a smooth sauce. Crumble the bacon into the sauce and add the cooked beef. Add the potatoes and stir gently to coat with sauce.
• Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve hot.
• VARIATION: To reduce the fat in this dish, use turkey bacon. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the pan before cooking the onion. Use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Cheddar, or omit the cheese altogether.

DELUXE CHEESEBURGER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef and steak seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, burgers, cheese, croutons, tomato, onion and pickles. Serve with salad dressing.Freeze option: Place patties on a waxed papper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until browned, 6-8 minutes., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.

CHEESEBURGER BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat garlic and olive oil in skillet, add ground beef. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain fat, add salt and pepper to taste. Scrub and prick potatoes. Bake at 400' for 1 hour or until done.
• When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice from the top of each potato, scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4" shell. Place the pulp in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Place the potato shells on a baking pan.
• Add milk and butter to pulp and beat until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Place into a storage bag, express air form bag and zip close. Cut a tip from the corner of the storage bag. Fill potatoes with cooked ground beef. Pipe potato mixture atop hamburger. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Return to oven and bake at 400' for 10 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.