Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy fries layered with savory beef, bacon, cheese curds, onions, and a sticky maple glaze for sweet and smoky bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fries
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Frozen crinkle-cut or straight-cut fries, 1 lb
→ Beef
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Ground beef (80% lean), 1 lb
→ Cheese
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Fresh cheese curds, 8 oz
→ Pork
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Thick-cut bacon, 6 slices
→ Vegetables
05 -
Small onion, thinly sliced
→ Oils & Seasonings
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Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
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Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
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Black pepper, 1 teaspoon
→ Maple Glaze
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Pure maple syrup, ⅓ cup
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Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon
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Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
Preheat the oven and bake frozen fries according to the package directions until deep golden and thoroughly crispy, ensuring a sturdy base for toppings.
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Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp throughout. Drain on paper towels and crumble into chunky pieces, reserving the bacon drippings in the pan.
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Combine pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, stirring frequently.
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Add the sliced onion to the skillet with reserved bacon drippings. Cook over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft, caramelized, and golden brown.
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Season ground beef with garlic powder and black pepper. Shape into patties or break into crumbles. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and fully cooked.
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Arrange hot fries on a large serving platter or shallow dish. Immediately scatter fresh cheese curds evenly over the fries, followed by cooked beef crumbles or patties. Top with crumbled bacon and caramelized onions, then drizzle warm maple glaze evenly before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Use freshly baked fries and add toppings while hot to ensure cheese curds melt properly. Simmer glaze until just thickened for even coating.
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Storing toppings and fries separately maintains crispness; reheat components individually before assembling.