What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Elevated Edibles: German Pretzel Burger! One glance at this plate will have you snapping your head back in a double-take. What appears to be a classic burger suddenly reminds you of something else. Could it be the bun? The “x” on top is a dead giveaway as well as the deeply browned glossy finish. That’s because it’s a pretzel bun. Oktoberfest wouldn’t be the same without these signature foods: soft pretzels, aromatic sauerkraut, buttery cheese, and tepid beer. Are you up for the culinary adventure? Climb aboard the passenger train. Que Será, Será…Whatever will be, will be.
GERMAN PRETZEL BURGER
Ingredients:
4 quarter-pound frozen ground beef patties, thawed
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 pretzel burger buns, sliced
4 tablespoons butter
14-ounce can shredded sauerkraut, drained
4 leaves romaine lettuce
Dijon mustard, as condiment
Instructions:
Prepare hamburger patties per package directions. Top with a slice of Swiss cheese. Set aside. Butter tops and bottoms of pretzel buns. Place buttered side down in a warmed iron skillet over medium heat. Heat until buns are toasted golden brown. Warm sauerkraut in a covered microwave-safe dish for 1 minute on High. To assemble burgers, place a romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom bun. Transfer a burger with Swiss cheese to place over lettuce. Spoon sauerkraut on top. Season with Dijon mustard. Replace lid of pretzel bun. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
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Oh, I bet this would be good. It has that Oktoberfest feel to it.
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At first I had my doubts about a pretzel bun. Then I tasted it. 🍔🍁🍂
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I’ll have to try that someday. I’ve seen it offered in restaurants.
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THIS is how you burger!
Nothing like a pretzel bun. And can you believe I’ve never introduced sauerkraut to a burger?
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Stop right now and plan a trip to the grocery. You need this! 🍁🍂🌾🍔
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I know it!
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Oh yum, and I have most of the ingredients on hand.
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Peggy, you and I are on the same page. 🍁🍂🌾🍔
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Where would the world be without mustard?
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Dull. Plain. Boring. 🤣🌾
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Sad…
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Now, this sounds, and looks really scrummy! ‘Who’s moved the mustard? Anyone for another beer?’ 😋🍺🥴
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Now you’re talking. 🤣🌿👏
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Have a great weekend 😎
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That looks so good, Gail especially since I had my first yucky gluten free bread yesterday. It was so dry, I almost choked! I think I can live without bread…
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I am so lucky to have bread in my diet. 🥨🥖🍞🥯
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Yes…(Kerry sobbing)
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No worries. I’ll eat your share. That’s what friends are for. 😜🍂
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Ha, ha!!!
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You could call it the Bavarian Burger… hehe.
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That works, too. 😜🍂
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😎😄👍
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I love sauerkraut on sausages and hotdogs, but I never thought of putting it on a burger! And how I wish I had some pretzel buns after looking at that picture 😀
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It really is a great burger for this time of year. 🍔🍂
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Now that is a burger to dream about.
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Sooo true. Perhaps it may become a reality for you. 😜🍂🍔
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It looks delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe.
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Enjoy every bite. 🍂😋🍔
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This looks amazing!
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Thank you. It was worth every bite. 🍂🍔🥨
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