Oktoberfest Pretzel Bun Beer Cheese Burger Recipe

Oktoberfest Pretzel Bun Beer Cheese Burger Recipe

Gourmet-appetizers
45 min
650 kcal / serving

Oktoberfest Pretzel Bun Beer Cheese Burger featuring rich beer cheese, perfectly grilled beef, and crispy bacon on soft pretzel buns. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking restaurant-quality fall comfort food with authentic Oktoberfest flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 cupbeer cheese (german-style preferred)
  • 4slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4soft pretzel buns
  • 1 largeonion, caramelized
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 2 tbspvegetable oil for grilling
  • optional: fresh lettuce, tomato slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush grates with oil

  2. 2

    Shape ground beef into 4 patties slightly larger than pretzel buns

  3. 3

    Season both sides of patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder

  4. 4

    Cook bacon in pan over medium heat until crispy, set aside

  5. 5

    Grill burger patties 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness

  6. 6

    Toast pretzel buns on grill for 1 minute until lightly golden

  7. 7

    Spread beer cheese generously on bottom bun

  8. 8

    Place grilled patty on beer cheese

  9. 9

    Top with caramelized onions and crispy bacon

  10. 10

    Add lettuce and tomato if desired, crown with top bun