Prepare Cheddar Cheese Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking frequently. Whisk in whipping cream, beer, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring boiling; reduce heat. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. If desired, add a few drops of hot sauce. Cover and keep warm.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
For inspiration, Chef Darren turned to the Springfield, Illinois, hometown dish, an open-face sandwich called the horseshoe. Like that sandwich, this burger features French fries and a velvety cheese sauce.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour | ||
| ¾ c. Hy-Vee heavy whipping cream | ||
| ½ c. pilsner beer | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee Dijon mustard | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee Worcestershire sauce | ||
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee shredded Cheddar cheese | ||
| Hot sauce, if desired | ||
| Hamburger and Fries | ||
| 1 lbs. Hy-Vee frozen straight cut French fries | ||
| 2 lbs. 85%-lean ground beef | ||
| Hy-Vee kosher sea salt, to taste | ||
| Hy-Vee ground black pepper, to taste | ||
| 4 Hy-Vee Bakery sesame buns, split | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, melted | ||
| 4 slice(s) Hy-Vee deli ham | ||
| Hy-Vee bread and butter sweet pickle slices, for serving | ||
| Hy-Vee paprika, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Plastic wrap
- Sheet pan
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Meat thermometer
- Silicone pastry brush
Directions
Prepare French Fries: Bake according to package directions; set aside and keep warm.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
- Shape beef into four 3/4-inch patties, about 8 ounces each. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill patties on a well-greased rack for 12 to 14 minutes or until internal temperature of burgers reaches 160 degrees, turning once halfway through. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush cut sides of buns with butter. Place buns, butter-sides down, on grill directly over heat to lightly toast. Remove from grill; let patties rest for 5 minutes.
- Layer bun bottoms with patties, ham, pickles, fries and Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Sprinkle with paprika and add bun tops.
Nutrition facts
Servings
1300 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 86g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
- Sodium: 1370mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 66g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 30%
0%
Vitamin C 10%
0%
Iron 40%
0%
Calcium 40%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Summer 2016.