Wagyu Burger Deluxe Recipe

Wagyu Cheeseburger Deluxe

Makes 2 burgers

1 pound (2 8-ounce patties) Fantasma's Finest Wagyu Beef Patties

1 pound Fantasma's Finest Shoulder Bacon

8 ounces sliced mushrooms

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon oregano

Splash of white wine

Pepper, to taste

2 slices smoked Gouda cheese

2 eggs

2 high-quality hamburger buns

Lettuce leaves

Boys Grow Jalapeño Mustard (available in the retail store)

In a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, cook shoulder bacon to desired done-ness, reserve fat in the pan.

Sauté mushrooms in the bacon fat over low heat with salt, thyme and oregano until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn brown and tender; add a splash of white wine toward the end of the cooking time, about 5-7 minutes; set aside but keep warm.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Meanwhile, turn the heat up under the skillet. Season burgers with salt and pepper and sear both sides of the burgers making sure not to crowd them in the pan. Place the burgers on an oven griddle pan, place in oven, and finish cooking until the burgers register 160° F. on a meat thermometer. Two minutes before the burgers arrive at the desired temp, add a slice of cheese to each burger and allow to melt. Remove burgers from the oven and allow to rest.

As the burger cooks, return to the skillet and fry two eggs sunny side up.

To assemble: Split buns, layer bottom half with lettuce greens, a slice of bacon, a cheeseburger patty, top with mushrooms and finish with a well-seasoned fried egg, add mustard to top bun. Enjoy!