Mississippi Slugburger

1 . Stage

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

2 . Stage

Cut the crusts off the bread slices. Place slices on the prepared baking sheet. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

3 . Stage

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

4 . Stage

Transfer toasted bread to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you reach coarse crumbs. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

5 . Stage

Place ground chuck, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a bowl. Add bread crumbs. Combine with your fingers, breaking apart the meat. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

6 . Stage

Dampen your fingers with water and form mixture into hamburger patties. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

7 . Stage

Heat ¼ to ½ inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place a patty into the pan and turn heat down to medium. Cook until well browned and crusty, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD

8 . Stage

Remove from the pan and serve on hamburger buns with mustard and pickles; sprinkle tops of patties with chili powder and/or cayenne if you like prior to serving.