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Cheeseburger Kebabs

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Prep Time
15 minutes
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Cook Time
15 min
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Serves
Makes 16 kabobs

A twist on a traditional cookout classic, these delicious deconstructed cheeseburger kebabs are made with beef and bacon from local farms, fantastic fresh local produce, and amazing artisan pickles

🥕 Featured Local Ingredients

Ground beef from Hunter Cattle, Jacobs Produce, Southern Swiss Dairy, and Westwood Angus Beef ⭐ Plus Cheese from Bootleg Farms, Onions from Jacobs Produce and Poor Robin Gardens, Pickles from Justin’s B&S and Ma’s Country Pantry, Bacon from Hunter Cattle, Tomatoes from Jacobs Produce and Poor Robin Gardens, Peppers from Hazelnut Pastures, Jacobs Produce, Ole Mcdonnell's Farm, and Poor Robin Gardens, Sauces from Ma's Country Pantry, and Greens from Hazelnut Pastures and Poor Robin Gardens!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ of an onion (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 16 bread and butter chip pickles
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or cut up larger ones)
  • 2 burger buns (each cut into 16 pieces)

Instructions

1

Slice the bacon, vegetables, and buns. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.

2

Place the ground beef into a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then gently knead in the cheese until well combined.

3

Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the beef mixture into 16 small patties (shape them slightly)

4

Preheat grill to 450

5

Onto each skewer, put a piece of bun bottom, a bacon portion, a burger patty (sitting horizontally), another bacon, onion, pickle tomato, onion, bacon, bun top. (and other mix-ins if desired) (see below)

6

Cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side (ensure the patties are cooked through), then serve warm on a bed of greens and with your favorite burger condiments

7

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving if desired

✴️ Chef's Tips

Soaking the wooden skewers prior to grilling prevents them from catching fire from the heat of the grill!

🔀 Variations & Substitutions

Try adding or substituting different types of tomatoes, pickles and cheese, adding mix-ins like peppers, and experimenting with different sauces for serving!

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