Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy fries layered with beef, bacon, cheese curds, caramelized onions, finished with a sticky maple glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 450g (1 lb) frozen crinkle-cut or straight fries

→ Beef

02 - 454g (1 lb) ground beef, 80% lean
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Toppings

05 - 170g (6 oz) fresh cheese curds
06 - 6 thick-cut bacon slices
07 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced

→ Maple Glaze

08 - 120ml (1/2 cup) pure maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cooking Oil

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven and bake frozen fries according to package directions until deep golden and crispy, ensuring sturdiness to hold toppings.
02 - Fry bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels and crumble into chunks, reserving drippings in pan.
03 - Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
04 - Add sliced onions to the skillet with bacon drippings and olive oil; cook over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and golden brown.
05 - Season ground beef with garlic powder and black pepper. Form into patties or crumble and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through.
06 - Layer hot fries on a serving platter, evenly scatter cheese curds, then top with cooked beef and crumbled bacon. Add caramelized onions and drizzle warm maple glaze over all. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best melt and texture, add cheese curds immediately after hot fries to utilize residual heat.
02 - Let maple glaze simmer until just thickened so it coats toppings evenly.
03 - Store leftovers separately to maintain crispiness; reheat components before assembling.

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