Bacon Cheeseburger with Homemade Fries

Utensils

Stovetop, Oven and Frying pan.

Recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel & cut the potatoes into fries. Rinse them to remove the starch & drain them thoroughly.
• Step 2
  In a mixing bowl, add the fries with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper & mix to evenly coat.
• Step 3
  Arrange the fries on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet & cook for 40 min at 400°F.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, prepare the marinade. In a bowl, combine the maple syrup & mustard. Add in the bacon & mix to evenly coat. Set aside to marinate.
• Step 5
  Peel & finely chop the red onions.
• Step 6
  Add the ground beef to a mixing bowl. Season generously with salt & pepper. Mix with your hands, then shape into patties.
• Step 7
  Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon & cook undisturbed, 2-3 min on each side. Once cooked to your liking, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Step 8
  In the same pan, cook the burger on one side for 2 min over high heat. Season with salt & pepper. Flip & season the other side. Cook for 2 more min then add the cheddar & cover the pan. Turn off the heat & continue cooking for 1 more min, until the cheese is melted. Set aside & keep warm.
• Step 9
  In the meantime, in a second pan, melt a dab of butter over medium heat. Add the burger buns cut-side down & toast for 2 min. Set aside.
• Step 10
  Once the fries are cooked & golden brown, remove the baking sheet from the oven.
• Step 11
  Spread the mayo on the inside of both buns. Top with lettuce, the cheesy beef patty, crispy bacon & red onions. Close with the top bun & serve the bacon cheeseburger with a side of homemade fries. Enjoy!