How to Make 2 Famous College-Town Burgers | Burger Scholar Sessions

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Start by introducing the Theta Special burger and its history.

Use the 'ham smash' method to form the ground beef into a patty between two pieces of parchment paper.

Season the patty with salt.

Toast the sesame burger buns until perfectly toasted.

Place the cooked patty on the bottom half of the toasted bun.

Add hickory smoked barbecue sauce on top of the patty.

Add a pile of shredded unmelted mild cheddar cheese on top of the barbecue sauce.

Layer dill pickles on top of the cheese.

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the top half of the bun.

Close the burger with the top bun and serve.

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