Name: Mac & Cheese Bun Burgers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box macaroni and cheese, plus ingredients called for on box -; 2 c. all-purpose flour -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 1 tbsp. milk -; 2 c. panko bread crumbs -; Vegetable oil, for frying -; 1 lb. ground beef -; Lettuce, for serving -; Tomato slices, for serving -; Ketchup, for serving -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Mac & Cheese Bun Burgers

1. 1 box macaroni and cheese, plus ingredients called for on box -

2. 2 c. all-purpose flour -

3. Kosher salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -

6. 1 tbsp. milk -

7. 2 c. panko bread crumbs -

8. Vegetable oil, for frying -

9. 1 lb. ground beef -

10. Lettuce, for serving -

11. Tomato slices, for serving -

12. Ketchup, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Mac & Cheese Bun Burgers

1. Stage

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package instructions, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

2. Stage

Set up a dredging station: In a small, shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.

3. Stage

Using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop out mac and cheese. Form into patties and toss in seasoned flour, dunk in the egg mixture to coat, then dredge in bread crumbs.

4. Stage

Into a large skillet, add about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. Heat on high until oil starts to shimmer. Add mac and cheese “buns” and cook until golden on both sides, flipping after about 2 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

5. Stage

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add burgers and cook until seared on both sides and cooked to your liking, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.

6. Stage

To assemble, top three “buns” with burgers, lettuce and tomato. Serve.