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Mississippi Slugburger

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Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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About

The Mississippi Slugburger is a Southern favorite dating all the way back to World War I. Don't worry, slugs don't come anywhere near it; the name comes from the slang term for a fake nickel people would use at vending machines. In fact, the Mississippi Slugburger is essentially a fried hamburger patty, with a lovely golden brown and crunchy jacket enveloping a juicy, beefy center. Topped with tangy mustard and pickles and sprinkled with chili powder for heat, this burger will dazzle you with its culinary personality.

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Ingredients

  • 7 slices potato bread
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
  • 6 hamburger buns, split
  • 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle slices, or to taste
  • chili powder, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3 -Cut the crusts off the potato bread slices.

Step 4 -Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5 -Bake the bread until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the toasted bread to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they become coarse crumbs.

Step 7 -Place the ground chuck, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a bowl.

Step 8 -Add the breadcrumbs and combine the ingredients together with your clean fingers, breaking the meat apart.

Step 9 -Dampen your fingers with water and form the meat mixture into 6 patties.

Step 10 -Heat 1/4-1/2 inch of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 11 -Place a patty in the hot oil and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 12 -Cook the patty until well-browned and crusty, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 13 -Repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

Step 14 -Serve the burgers on the hamburger buns with the mustard and pickles, sprinkling the tops of the patties with the chili powder and cayenne pepper.

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