Nashville “Hot Bacon” Pimiento Cheese Burger

Directions Print

FOR THE NASHVILLE HOT BACON

1. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne, paprika and salt.
2. Lay the bacon on a sheet pan lined with parchment and coat the bacon on one side with the hot mixture.
3. Bake in a 360-degree oven until crispy and drain.

FOR THE BURGER

1. Season the patty liberally with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet or on a flattop until it reaches desired doneness.
2. Combine the mayonnaise, pimientos, cheddar and sriracha and let chill.
3. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
4. Dredge tomatoes in the flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the panko.
5. Cook the breaded tomatoes in a 350-degree deep fryer for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.

To build the burger

1. Toast the bun. Then layer with the patty, pimiento cheese, hot bacon and pickles.
2. Serve with the fried green tomatoes.