Mississippi Slug Burger

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mississippi Slug Burger.

1. Step 1

   Start by gathering all your ingredients and preheating your oven to a cozy 175°F (80°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.

3. Step 3

   Next, take your potato bread slices and trim off the crusts, then lay them out on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Step 4

   Pop the bread into the oven and let it bake in the center until it’s perfectly dry and toasted, which should take about 45 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Once the bread is golden and crisp, transfer it to a food processor and pulse it until you have delightful coarse crumbs.

6. Step 6

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chuck with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and those freshly made bread crumbs.

7. Step 7

   Get in there with your hands, breaking apart the meat and mixing everything together until it’s well combined and full of flavor.

8. Step 8

   To shape your patties, dampen your fingers with a little water to prevent sticking, then form the mixture into delicious hamburger patties.

9. Step 9

   Now, let’s get cooking! In a skillet, heat about ¼ to ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

10. Step 10

    Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add a patty to the pan and reduce the heat to medium.

11. Step 11

    Cook each side until it’s beautifully browned and crusty, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes per side.

12. Step 12

    Repeat this process with the remaining patties, adding more oil as needed to keep things sizzling.

13. Step 13

    When your patties are cooked to perfection, remove them from the skillet and place them on split hamburger buns.

14. Step 14

    For the finishing touch, top each burger with a generous dollop of yellow mustard and a few dill pickle slices.

15. Step 15

    If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle on some chili powder or cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

16. Step 16

    Enjoy your homemade burgers, and savor the deliciousness you’ve created!.