Burger night is getting an upgrade with our Open Face Burgers with Farmer Cheese Sauce, all inspired by a viral recipe from a popular chain restaurant. But make no mistake! No burger has ever looked or tasted as good as our version, thanks to a little lift from Lifeway.
Anyone can make burgers, but the real secret to this recipe? It’s in the sauce. These burgers feature a flavorful, creamy, unforgettable sauce made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, which packs these burgers with complete protein and gut-friendly probiotics. Even better? It’s ready in minutes and is made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
To make the sauce, we whipped up our farmer cheese with ketchup, vinegar, raw honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, then folded in dill pickles for a bold, flavorful finish that takes every bite up a notch. Piled onto a toasted bun with juicy beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, this dish is ready to be your new burger night favorite.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 40 mins Servings: 4Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp. raw honey
- 1/2 tsp. white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
Burgers:
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1-2 tsp. avocado oil
- 4 burger buns, toasted to your liking — use gluten-free if needed
Burger Toppings:
Sliced tomato, sliced red onions, and butter lettuce
Directions
- To a food processor add the farmer cheese, ketchup, raw honey, vinegar, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and process on high until very smooth and creamy. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and mix in the diced pickles. Taste and add more salt as needed. Set aside.
- Add the ground beef, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper to a bowl, and mix together with a large spoon, or clean hands.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equally-sized round patties that are flattened to a size that is slightly larger than the buns being used and about 3/4 - 1 inch thick. Use your thumb or a spoon to create a small indent on one side of each patty.
- Set a large skillet over medium - high heat, and lightly coat with avocado oil. Place the prepared patties in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes, or until cooked to preference.
- Assemble the burgers. Place a spoonful of sauce on the bottom half of a toasted bun followed by some butter lettuce and a burger patty. Add a little extra sauce to the top of the patty followed by a slice of tomato and some onions. Repeat this process for the remaining burgers, and enjoy!
