This gourmet burger is a celebration of rich, earthy flavors. Juicy, herb-seasoned beef is topped with melted swiss cheese and a luxurious creamy morel mushroom sauce. Savory and packed with umami, this burger is a true indulgence for mushroom lovers.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• sesame seed buns

• ½ T fresh chopped sage

• ½ T fresh chopped rosemary

• dash salt

• dash pepper

• 2 slices of swiss cheese

• ¼ pound ground beef

Mushroom Sauce Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 4 ounces rough chopped morels

• ¼ cup sliced vidalia onion

• 1 clove minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon grainy dijon mustard

• dash Worcestershire sauce

• dash salt

• dash pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mushroom topping: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire and Dijon and cook for 1 more minute. Turn heat to low and mix in heavy whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

2. Make the burger patties: Add the ground beef, herbs, salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Form into 2 patties.

3. Cook the burgers: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and cover to melt.

4. (Optional) toast burger buns

5. Top burgers with mushrooms to taste. Additionally spreading the sauce on your bun will allow for a more even, less drippy coverage of sauce.

6. Top with additional toppings like spinach if desired and enjoy while hot!

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