Description
A delicious and flavorful Gourmet Mushroom Swiss Pretzel Burger featuring juicy beef, smothered mushrooms, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy garlic spread, all served on a toasted pretzel bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz (280g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or baby bella)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Splash of water or broth as needed
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt & black pepper
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 pretzel buns (soft pretzel style)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Butter for toasting buns
- Extra parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Make the Mushroom Topping: Heat butter + oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; cook 5–7 minutes until browned and reduced. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Cook another 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a pan, heat butter + oil. Add sliced onions + pinch of salt. Cook on medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring often. Add sugar if using. Add a splash of water if the pan dries out. Cook until deep golden and jammy.
- Prepare the Garlic Cream Spread: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl: mayo + sour cream + garlic + Dijon + salt + pepper. Refrigerate.
- Form & Cook the Burger Patties: Mix beef with salt, pepper, and (optional) Worcestershire + onion powder. Form into 4 thick patties. Heat a skillet or grill on high. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side. During last minute, place Swiss cheese on top and cover to melt.
- Toast the Pretzel Buns: Slice buns in half. Spread butter on cut sides. Toast in a pan or in the oven until golden.
- Assemble the Gourmet Pretzel Burger: Spread garlic cream on the bottom pretzel bun. Add the juicy Swiss-covered patty. Top with caramelized onions. Add a generous amount of sautéed mushrooms. Garnish with fresh parsley. Close with the top pretzel bun. Serve hot and melty!
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Optional toppings include lettuce, tomato, or pickles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg