Brochetas de hamburguesa con queso

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
• 8 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Brioche buns, cut into 16 (1 1/2-inch) squares
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, for seasoning
• 4 slices extra-sharp white cheddar, cut into 16 squares
• 16 dill pickle round slices
• 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half crosswise
• 16 (5-inch) bamboo skewers

Preparación

1. 1

   To make the burger sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.

2. 2

   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 375 F.

4. 4

   Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment paper and fit it with a rack.

5. 5

   Lay the bacon pieces evenly over the rack.

6. 6

   Brush the maple syrup onto the bacon.

7. 7

   Bake for about 20 minutes until caramelized and crisp, flipping the bacon once.

8. 8

   Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.

9. 9

   Toss the brioche with the melted butter.

10. 10

    Line a separate baking sheet with parchment and arrange the buttered brioche in a single layer.

11. 11

    Bake for 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Remove from the oven and arrange in rows on a cutting board.

12. 12

    Form the beef into 16 patties.

13. 13

    Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

14. 14

    Place the patties in the skillet and season with the salt and pepper.

15. 15

    Press down gently to sear and cook for 2 minutes on the first side.

16. 16

    Flip the patties and repeat with the pressing and seasoning, cooking for another 2 minutes.

17. 17

    Place a cheese square on the top of each patty.

18. 18

    Cover the skillet with a lid for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

19. 19

    To assemble the skewers, place a patty on top of a brioche toast.

20. 20

    Fold a bacon strip to fit on top of the cheese, then follow with a pickle slice and tomato half, facing cut-side-down.

21. 21

    Drive a bamboo skewer straight down through the center of the stack to the bottom of the brioche.

22. 22

    Repeat with the remaining skewers.

23. 23

    Serve the cheeseburger skewers on a board or platter with small bowls of the burger sauce for dipping.