Big Zuu’s Plantain Cheeseburgers
Big Zuu’s Plantain Cheeseburgers take your classic burger to new heights with layers of juicy beef, melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and sweet fried plantain — all packed into a toasted brioche bun. It’s the ultimate fusion of bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 4 ground beef patties (1/4 lb each)
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced and fried
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 8 crispy bacon strips
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 thick tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons burger sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Toast the brioche buns in a skillet or toaster and set aside.
- Fry bacon strips until crispy, remove, and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, fry plantain slices until golden and caramelized, about 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Season and cook burger patties in the skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, adding cheddar slices in the last minute to melt.
- Spread mayonnaise and burger sauce on the toasted buns.
- Assemble each burger with lettuce, tomato, cheesy patty, bacon, plantain, and top bun.
- Serve hot with fries or plantain chips.
Notes
- Use yellow plantains with black spots for best flavor and texture.
- Add red onion or pickles for extra crunch and tang.
- Swap beef for turkey or veggie patties if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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