Coffee Rubbed Cheeseburgers Recipes

COFFEE-RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS WITH TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For coffee rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
• For burgers:
• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix chuck and sirloin in large bowl. Form meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using thumb, make slight indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Burgers and bacon can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on top side of each burger. Place burgers, rub side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
• Place 2 bacon slice halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
• Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices and tomato slices. Spoon dollop of Texas Barbecue Sauce over. Cover with bun tops and serve, passing additional sauce alongside.
• What to drink:
• Beer is a natural pairing for a burger. Keep the southern theme going by pouring a Texas brew. We like the caramel sweetness and mild hoppy flavor of Shiner Bock ($8 per six-pack).

COFFEE RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• For coffee rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
• For burgers:
• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix chuck and sirloin in large bowl. Form meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using thumb, make slight indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Burgers and bacon can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on top side of each burger. Place burgers, rub side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
• Place 2 bacon slice halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
• Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices and tomato slices.

COFFEE RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• For rub mix all ingredients in small bowl, rub can be made one week ahead. For burgers, mix ground beef with the mustard, garlic and worcestchire until completely mixed. Makes 8 patties. Cook bacon and set aside on drip dish to drain off all the fat and break in half. Using your thumb make a slight indentation in each burger in the center. Prepare BBQ heat to medium. Sprinkle 1 TBSPN of coffee rub on each side of the hamburger patty. Grill until slightly charred about 4 minutes, turn then place two bacon halves atop each burger. Cook for three (3) minutes then place cheese on top and melt, about one minute longer. Top with onions and tomatoes. Spoon a dollop of Texas BBQ sauce and serve the burger on the potato bun. Cooking Tip: Making an indentation in the center of the patty before cooking ensures a nice flat burger.

BAKED CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Toast the bread until golden, then spread both sides of the toast lightly with butter.
• Cut each piece into 3 pieces lengthwise and set aside.
• In large skillet, cook beef with onion and celery until browned.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Add mustard, ketchup, 1/4 t salt, and pepper and mix well.
• In small bowl, combine egg, milk and 1/4 t salt and beat well.
• Butter 9-inch square glass baking dish.
• Place half of the toast slices in the pan.
• Spoon half of the meat mixture over the toast and sprinkle with half with half of the cheese.
• Repeat layers using remaining ingredients.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers in the dish.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until casserole is puffed and golden brown.
• Cut into squares to serve.