The infamous ramen burger has some serious competition — behold, the Mac Attack Burger.
Created in Chicago at Rockit Burger Bar, this cheesy concoction is yet another twist on the classic burger. Fried macaroni and cheese buns surround a gourmet beef patty topped with lettuce, green onion, tomato and siracha ketchup.
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Since its debut, curiosity about the burger has made its way around the Internet, much to the delight of foodies and trendsetters. The Mac Attack Burger was offered for a limited time in early October, but if you missed the chance to stuff your face, you can still make your own version at home.
Check out our recipe for your very own Mac Attack Burger.
Prepare your favorite creamy mac and cheese recipe (or cheat and use a box mix -- no one is judging) and spread into a 3/4 inch - 1 inch-thick layer in a wide casserole dish. Chill in in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm enough to slice.
You'll also need vegetable oil, a beef patty, one egg, flour, bread crumbs, lettuce, green onion, tomato, siracha and ketchup.
Round cookie cutters work well here, but if you don't have one, a round leftover container will do just fine. Using the container as a guide, cut out two round "buns" from the cold mac and cheese.
You want to be sure that the mac and cheese is as firm as possible, or it will fall apart in the hot oil.
Be sure the dishes are wide enough to accommodate your mac and cheese buns.
Flour will help the egg stick to the buns.
You'll need to preheat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottom sauce pan on medium heat to 350 degrees (use a thermometer). Be very careful during this step, as hot oil splatters easily. Use oven mitts!
When time comes to flip the bun, it helps to have another spatula on hand. Gently lift the bun from the oil, invert onto another spatula, slide back into the oil and continue cooking.
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