
Forest Mushroom Burger w/ Smoky Cheddar Porter Sauce
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Forest Mushroom Burgers w/ Smoky Cheddar Porter Sauce
“Most Aussome Recipe Contest Entry” Melissa R.
You'll fall in love with the creamy porter sauce on our forest mushroom burger.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- For sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup porter or dark ale
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 oz. Old Croc Smoked Sharp Cheddar shredded
For mushrooms:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sliced crimini and/or shiitake mushrooms
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- 4 large buns
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- For sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for two minutes. Pour beer in slowly, stirring constantly, then whisk in salt, pepper, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add cheese and continue cooking and stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over burgers.
- For mushrooms: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir mushrooms in the butter until well coated. Add salt and pepper. Sauté mushrooms, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- For burgers: Form ground beef into four round patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat to desired doneness. Place burgers on buns. Top with sautéed mushrooms and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.