Junkyard Burger and Tater Totes Smothered in a Gouda and blue Cheese Sauce

The hubby had an idea one night on what I should make next for the blog.  He thought since I have a Junkyard Dog recipe, I should also try my hand at a Junkyard Burger.  Enjoy!

Hamburger Patties (makes 4)

1 lb ground beef
3/4 c shredded gouda
1 Tbs dijion mustard
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp seasoning salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and create four patties.  Cook or grill to desired taste.

Toppings

1 medium onion, sliced
3 jalapenos, cut julian style
3 Tbs brown sugar
olive oil
tomato, slices
lettuce
sandwich stacker pickles
sliced cheese of you choosing
bacon
ketchup
mustard
(our friend add BBQ sauce to his as well)
Buns

In a medium sauce pan add onion, jalapeno brown sugar and a couple table spoons of olive oil.  Caramelize over medium heat until onion and jalapenos are tender.
Assemble your burger with whatever you want with as much as want.  Have fun go crazy, it's a Junkyard  Burger!

Gouda and Blue Cheese Sauce

1/2 heavy whipping cream
1/2 c blue cheese crumbles
3/4 c shredded gouda
bag of tater totes (follow cooking directions on bag.)

In a medium sauce ban, over medium heat bring cream to a rolling boil.  Reduce heat and add cheese.  Stir until cheeses are completely melted.  Pour over fully cooked tater totes.

Overloaded Pulled Pork Fries!

So, I know its been awhile since I've made a post.  Life has been a bit crazy.  I'm been pregnant and still am, therefore having a lack of motivation to cook.  However, people have been bugging me to start up the blog again, so here I go!

I made these crazy loaded up fries, so crazy they confused my husband.  His taste buds didn't know what was going on and our friend who was over, didn't kn ow where to start.  I think they enjoyed it though and I hope you do too.

For warning: this could be a full day affair.

Overloaded Pulled Pork Fries

-Pulled Pork

3-4 lbs pork shoulder
1 c. chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 Tbs Penzey's BBQ seasoning
1 Tbs steak seasoning
2 tsp sea salt

Place all above ingredients into a crock pot.  Place the setting on low and cook for 6-8 hrs or until pork falls apart.  Remove any bones and fat and begin to shred the pork, place back into crock pot until ready to eat.  Keep crock pot setting on warm.

-Homemade Fries

8 russet potatoes
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs steak seasoning
1 Tbs sea salt

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut potatoes into julian or steak style fries.  In a large bowl mix all fry ingredients together.  On a greased baking sheet spread out fries evenly and bake for 25 minutes.  remove from oven and flip fries over and continue baking for another 25 minutes or until fully cooked and crispy.


-Toppings 

10 oz brick of queso
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
pico de galo
guacamole
black or pinto beans

To make the queso, in a small sauce pan, bring whipping cream to a rolling boil.  reduce heat to lowest setting and add queso chunks.  Melt completely until rich and smooth.

Time to assemble!

First place down fries, then pulled pork.  Next, queso, top off with beans, guacamole and pico.  Let your taste buds go crazy!