Mushroom Swiss Burger

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A Mushroom Swiss Burger makes for such a flavorful and delicious dinner. If you want to upscale a burger, this is the way to do it!

Prep Time5

Cook Time29

Total Time34

Servings: servings

Calories: 615kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds white button mushrooms purchased whole, and sliced, see note 1 (680.4 grams)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
dash freshly ground black pepper

Heat the olive oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds white button mushrooms
Turn up the heat so the liquid from the mushrooms can evaporate. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat back to medium and add the butter. Stir occasionally and cook for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, taste the mushrooms, and add more as necessary.
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, dash freshly ground black pepper

Preheat your grill to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings until well combined. Divide evenly into 4, shape them into 4 patties that are roughly 4 inches across. Press a small indent into the middle of the burger with your thumb. In addition to the egg and breadcrumbs, this will help keep the burger from shrinking.
1 pound hamburger meat, 1 egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Butter the insides of the buns, with a little butter on the top and the bottom.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 brioche
Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue grilling. After 4 minutes, add a slice of Swiss cheese to each burger. Allow the cheese to melt and the burger to reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-done.
4 slices Swiss cheese
While the burgers are grilling, add the buns to the grill, butter side down to toast them.
Construct the burgers by putting a small amount of arugula on the bottom of the bun. Top with the burger and then add mushrooms to the top. If desired add BBQ sauce or garlic aioli. Top with the top bun and enjoy!
arugula

White button mushrooms are perfect for this recipe because of their moisture content. Cremini mushrooms, or baby bellas, would also be a great option. They have a deeper, more woodsy taste than white button mushrooms.
Please note that the nutritional information does not include the bun as these vary greatly.
These burgers are delicious and flavorful as written. That said, BBQ sauce and my garlic aioli also make great additions.