Nothing says summer in Northern Virginia like a cookout with a personal touch. Whether you are a grillmaster or more at home on the range, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds of the Cookout King Burger!

Course: Main Dish

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• Rosemary Focaccia bread (Little River Bakehouse);
• 2 tbsp of Fromage blanc spreadable cheese (Locksley Cheese);
• 1/4 cup of microgreens or salad greens (Endless Summer Harvest);
• 1/4 cup of mushrooms of your choice (Three Caps Farm);
• 1/4 cup of onions;
• 3 slices of bacon;
• 1/3 lb. of ground beef (Silcott Springs Farm);
• 1 bread and butter pickle (A Farm Less Ordinary);
• hot sauce for taste (Chrysalis Vineyard).

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with spices, as desired to create burger patties. Black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder are recommended.
2. Once mixed, form beef into patties and let sit until approximately room temperature.
3. Grill: preheat the grill to 400 degrees and place patties over the open flame with the lid open. Cook 4 minutes per side, or until done to liking.
4. Stovetop: Heat pan on high and spread with a thin layer of cooking oil. Cook 4 minutes per side, or until done to liking.
5. In a separate pan, saute the mushrooms and onions until soft.
6. Lightly toast rosemary bread and spread Fromage blanc on both sides of the warm slices.
7. Layer ingredients to your liking. Enjoy!