Cheeseburger Wellington Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic

Ingredients

• 6 ounces frozen puff pastry
• 1 slice bacon, cut in half
• 8 ounces ground beef
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 0.5 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Cheeseburger Wellington.
2. Cook bacon in a large, cold skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes, flipping occasionally for even browning. Place cooked bacon on paper towels to drain excess grease. Remove bacon fat from the pan, wiping it lightly to leave some flavor.
3. Form ground beef into a patty, approximately 1 inch thick and 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Season generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Sear the seasoned burger in the hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the seared burger to a plate and refrigerate to cool completely.
4. Remove a sheet of puff pastry from the freezer (such as 1/2 package of Dufour Puff Pastry). Roll it out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut out a 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 inch round for the base and a 7 1/4 to 7 1/2-inch round for the top. Place both dough circles on a sheet pan and freeze until firm.
5. Cut a small vent hole in the center of the larger pastry circle. Lightly score the surface of the top pastry with a knife tip, being careful not to cut all the way through. Return the top pastry to the refrigerator to keep it chilled.
6. Remove the bottom pastry from the freezer and layer with the cooled burger, cooked bacon, and cheese slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the bottom pastry with this wash. Carefully place the top pastry over the fillings. As the dough softens, press the edges of the top pastry firmly onto the bottom piece to seal. Roll the bottom edge of the dough up and over the top pastry to reinforce the seal. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to chill thoroughly.
7. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork to seal, then brush the entire top surface with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the pastry is beautifully browned and puffed. Transfer to a wire rack and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
9. Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade Cheeseburger Wellington!

Nutrition

• Calories: 935 kcal
• Fat Content: 72 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 460 mg
• Protein Content: 31 g
• Cholesterol Content: 204 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 24 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g