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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Thank you, Gail, for this combination, perfect for me without meat but with my beloved sauerkraut! I love the one with yellow Oregano!
The pretzel is very tempting!
Joanna
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Right! I must control those unpredictable pretzel cravings and impulse buys. 🥨🥨🥨
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Perhaps, once in a while, a pretzel would not make me fat!
Joanna
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I hear you and totally get where you’re coming from, Joanna. 🤣
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My problem, Gail, is that I am not tall!
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You’re cute, though. 🍃🌸
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Thank you!
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I’m not a sauerkraut fan, but I’ll take the pretzel roll!
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I can take sauerkraut once a year, kinda like corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. 😜
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A good limit!
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Pretzel buns sound intriguing.
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Ohmygosh! You are in for a treat, Peggy. 🥨🍔
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Lexington, KY, just celebrated “Burger Week” with various restaurants offering special burgers that were not on their regular menus, and each was $7.00 Hoping Marikka’s finds your recipe and joins next year. Maybe I can give this to them.
❤️&🙏, c.a.
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Wow! That’s amazing. Thanks very much! 🙏🏻🍃
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It is still an interesting discovery to see Sauerkraut on a burger. Due to our culture, I am used to it simply as a side dish to hearty meals. However, it is only a different form it is served.
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Anything goes in my neck of the woods. 🤣
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😂
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The pretzel burger bun looks intriguing – I better try and find some!
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Pretzel buns are great!!
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We think alike! 🤔
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It was in the Bakery/Deli department of my local grocery store. Good Luck! 🥨🍔
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I was just reminded that “Burger Week” starts hete on Sun. I don’t know who benefits, other than me – cause I hope to try multiple burgers!
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What a tasty adventure! 🍔🍃💜
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I’ll gladly pay you Wednesday for a pretzel burger today . . .
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Right? I have to resist ordering those soft pretzel appetizers, which are HUGE! 🥨🍃😍
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I do love them though.
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Yesssss. If only they weren’t so huge! 🥨
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Whoooaaa…This looks AMAZING!! 🤩
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