Description
These Croissant Cheeseburgers are a delightful twist on the classic burger, featuring juicy beef patties with melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between buttery croissants. Perfect for a gourmet lunch or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the patties:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For assembly:
- 4 large croissants, halved
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting croissants)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup, mustard, or mayo as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into 4 patties.
- Cook the patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side. Add cheddar cheese slices during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Toast the croissants: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the croissant halves and toast cut-side down until golden brown.
- Assemble: Place lettuce on the bottom croissant half, add the cheeseburger patty, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments. Top with the other croissant half and serve.
Notes
- Croissants add a buttery twist to these burgers, ideal for brunch or a gourmet lunch.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or pepper jack for varied flavors.
- For smaller portions, opt for mini croissants and slider-sized patties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant burger
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
