"Animal House" Burger

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 25 min

Serves 4

Kinsley Gilkeson

ingredients

Spread:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons French dressing
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Additional Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
dash salt
dash pepper
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
1 1/3 cups chopped lettuce
8 slices American cheese
1 to 2 slices white onion, separated
8 dill pickle slices

directions

1
Prepare the spread by combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Set this aside until you are ready to use it.
2
Preheat your barbecue or indoor grill to high heat.
3
Divide the ground beef into 8 even portions (3 ounces each).
4
Roll each portion into a ball, then press each ball flat to
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form a patty about the same diameter as the bun.
6
Grill the beef patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until
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done. Lightly salt and pepper each side of the patties.
8
As the meat cooks, brown the faces of the buns in a hot skillet, toaster oven, or face down on the grill. Watch the buns closely so that they do not burn.
9
Build each burger by first spreading a tablespoon of the spread on the face of the top bun. Arrange about 1/3 cup of lettuce evenly over the spread.
10
On the bottom bun stack a patty, then a slice of American cheese,another patty, and another slice of cheese.
11
On the top slice of cheese arrange 2-3 separated onion slices(rings), then 2 pickle slices.
12
Turn the top part of the burger over onto the bottom and serve.
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You may also want to zap the sandwiches in the microwave,
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individually, for 15 to 20 seconds each.

notes

Supposedly, this is the recipe for the burgers served on the set of Animal House and used in the food fight scene. Coincidentally, it is pretty much the same recipe used for Burger King's burgers. Had to find a perfect recipe for this hilarious picture!!

Source: Burger King (Kinsley)