Christmas Dinner Burger

A festive twist on the classic burger, the Christmas Dinner Burger combines the flavors of a holiday feast into a delicious sandwich. Juicy beef patties are seasoned with herbs and veggies, topped with cheddar cheese and bacon, and finished with a cranberry-mayo sauce for that holiday flair. Its the perfect burger for a cozy Christmas dinner with a twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of cooked bacon
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, salt, and black pepper

Mix well to combine

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat

Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese

While the burgers are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned

In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to create the sauce

To assemble the Christmas Dinner Burgers, spread the cranberry-mayo sauce on the bottom half of each bun

Place a burger patty with melted cheese on top of the sauce

Add a slice of cooked bacon on top of the burger patty

Top with a handful of baby spinach leaves

Finish by placing the top half of the toasted bun on the spinach leaves

Serve your Christmas Dinner Burgers hot, and enjoy