Mushroom Swiss Burger with Truffle Mayo

It's time for a juicy beef patty grilled just right, then topped with melty Swiss cheese, a pile of buttery sautéed mushrooms, arugula, and crispy bacon. Slathered with a creamy, rich truffle mayo on a perfectly toasted brioche bun, this burger is rich, savory, and seriously satisfying. It’s comfort food with a gourmet twist.

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Mushroom Swiss Burger with Truffle Mayo
Makes 4 burgers

Ingredients for the Burgers:

2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, diced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 sprigs, thyme leaves, stems removed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/3 pound ground beef, formed into 4 burgers
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 buns, buttered
arugula
4 slices bacon, cooked and cut in half

Ingredients for the Truffle Mayo:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon truffle oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 teaspoon truffle salt

Directions:

1. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the shallot until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned. Sprinkle the mushrooms with thyme leaves and Worcestershire sauce. Afterthe mushrooms are cooked, season with salt and pepper.

2. While the mushrooms are cooking, prepare the burgers by forming patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. Prepare the buns by buttering each of the halves.

4. Mix together the truffle mayo by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

5. Prepare the bacon by frying until crispy on the stovetop or in an air fryer. Drain the bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate and cut in half until ready to assemble the burgers.

6. Fire up the grill! Grill the burgers on a medium-hot, well-oiled grill, or on a cast iron griddle for 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Avoid pressing the burgers down with the spatula; this will force the meat’s juices outinstead of keeping them in!

7. With about one minute left on the burgers, add the slices of Swiss cheese on top of the patties allowing the cheese to melt.

8. Remove the cooked burgers from the grill, then grill the buns until just toasted.

9. Assemble the burgers! Slather truffle mayo on the bottom bun, layer with the grilled burger, cooked mushrooms, bacon, and arugula. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve while hot.