Ultimate Truffle Burgers with Parmesan Frico and Potato Wedges

Get ready to elevate your burger game with these decadent truffle burgers. Juicy all-beef patties are seasoned with aromatic truffle zest, then seared to perfection. Topped with buttery sautéed mushrooms, a shatteringly crisp Parmesan frico and a luscious truffle cream sauce, all tucked into soft brioche buns. On the side, crispy potato wedges and a fresh green salad with pickled shallots complete this unforgettable meal.

This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The combination of savory truffle, rich beef and crunchy frico creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.07 ounce Truffle ZestView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Peel and thinly slice the shallot. Zest the lemon and quarter it. In a small bowl, combine half the sliced shallot, juice from 2 lemon wedges, 2 tbsp hot water and 1/4 tsp sugar. Set aside to pickle.
2. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack for 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push potatoes to one side. Mound Parmesan cheese on the other side into two piles. Return to oven and bake until the cheese is melted and crispy at the edges and potatoes are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Let the frico cool on the sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a plate.
4. Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice the mushrooms. Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining shallot and cook until softened, 2-4 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water and the beef stock concentrate; cook until liquid mostly evaporates, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the pan.
5. Halve the brioche buns. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with 1/4 tsp truffle zest; season generously with salt and pepper. Form into two equal-sized patties, slightly wider than the buns.
6. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining 1/4 tsp truffle zest, salt and pepper to make truffle cream. Toast the buns until golden.
7. Drain the pickled shallot. In a bowl, toss mixed greens with pickled shallot, lemon zest to taste, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread truffle cream on cut sides of buns. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, patty, sautéed mushrooms, Parmesan frico, top bun. Serve with salad, potato wedges and extra truffle cream on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese for the frico?

Yes, you can substitute Parmesan with another hard cheese like Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano for a similar crispy result.

Can I make these burgers ahead of time?

The patties can be formed and refrigerated up to a day in advance. Cook the mushrooms and make the truffle cream ahead, but assemble the burgers just before serving for best texture.

What can I use instead of truffle zest?

If you don’t have truffle zest, you can omit it or add a few drops of truffle oil to the mayonnaise mixture for a similar flavor.