Giant Bacon and Cheddar Burger

Ingredients:

1 red shallot, minced
Dijon mustard  
800g ground sirloin or mixed beef of your choice ground black pepper
oil
1 pack of sliced cheddar cheese
4 big hamburger buns canola mayonnaise 1 big can of cornichon or other small dill pickles, cut lengthwise into slices 1 lettuce, leaves torn in half 1 medium tomato, cut into slices 200g cooked bacon, cut into small slices






Preparation:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Combine the minced shallot, 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide beef mixture into about 4 equal portions and gently shape each portion into a medium thick patty.

Arrange the patties on grill rack coated with oil and fry about 2-5 minutes on each side or until desired. Top each patty with two slices of cheese during last minute of cooking. Lightly coat cut sides of buns with oil. Place the buns, cut sides down, on grill rack. Grill until toasted.

Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of each bun; top with 1 patty. Top each patty with pickle slices, a half lettuce leaf, and tomato slices; sprinkle with pepper. Arrange bacon slices evenly over tomato. Top with bun tops and serve with french fries, ketchup and mustard. Enjoy.