Cheesy Juicy Lucía AKA Cubano-Inspired Juicy Lucy Burger | Recipe Drop | Food52

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is more accessible.

Season the ground pork with grated garlic, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Add zest from 2 limes and orange juice to the pork mixture.

Mix the pork mixture gently and let it rest in the fridge for an hour.

Prepare a mixture of mayonnaise, grainy mustard, grated garlic, pickle juice, salt, and pepper for the sauce.

Fold Swiss cheese into squares and prepare slices of ham and dill pickles.

Heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown the ham for added flavor.

Portion the rested pork mixture into 4 oz patties, making approximately 9 patties.

Flatten one half of each patty, place cheese and ham inside, and cover with the other half, sealing the edges tightly.

Cook the patties in the skillet until browned and cooked through, ensuring the cheese melts inside.

Assemble the burgers on potato bread with the prepared sauce and pickles.

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