Volume 3: Burgers

Welcome to the third edition of MenuQuest, a newsletter designed to deliver the latest trends and delicious menu ideas. This volume is focused on the hamburger – from hot toppings to adventurous flavor combinations. Take a look and learn how to take the burger to new heights.

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Chef Mike Wales

JMFG MenuQuest

Italian-burger

Italian Burger

Pepperoni, salami and diced sport peppers give this classic cheeseburger just the right amount of kick. Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz. frozen hamburger patty
  • 1 oz. thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1 oz. thinly sliced salami
  • 2 slices (1⁄2 oz. each) mozzarella cheese
  • 1 hamburger bun, horizontally cut in half and toasted
  • 1 oz. marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp. diced sport peppers

Directions

  • 1. Cook hamburger patty on flat top grill to desired doneness.
  • 2. Remove patty from the grill; top with pepperoni, salami and cheese slices.
  • 3. Place under salamander to melt cheese.
  • 4. Spread marinara over bottom half of bun, top with layered burger patty and
  • sport peppers.
  • 5. Cover with top of bun and serve.
  • Variation:
  • Substitute 2 slices cooked and drained peppered bacon for the salami before adding cheese to the cooked burger patty. Continue according to recipe.

Burger Breakout by Segment

Since 2011, monthly burger consumption has grown in almost every segment, including a significant increase in fast casual dining.

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Bacon Reigns

Some toppings are traditional, but consumers overwhelmingly prefer burgers topped with bacon.

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Burgers Beyond Borders

Younger consumers drive demand for global and regional themed burgers with bold flavor combinations.

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Must Have Flavor

There are several components to a great burger. When evaluating what’s most important, consumers focus on taste and quality.

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Recipe Concepts

Reuben
Tender corned beef and a juicy burger on a bun with sauerkraut, Swiss and a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing.
Santa Fe
Top a tender burger patty with crisp bacon, pulled pork and melted pepper jack cheese on a bun with chipotle mayo.
Maxwell Street
Pair a burger patty with a split Polish sausage, then add American cheese, lettuce, tomato and a pickle.
Cuban
Add a burger to the classic Cuban, with pulled pork, ham off the bone, Swiss cheese and mustard.

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