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Easy Chicken Gyro

Easy Chicken Gyro

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
  3. 3 Make the chicken: Whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from the marinade and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Broil in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 While the chicken is resting, make the gyros: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each pita in the hot skillet until warm and soft, about 1 minute per side.
  8. 8 Top warm pitas with chicken strips, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By KarenCanCook

Festive Fruit Salad with Yogurt-Orange Dressing

Festive Fruit Salad with Yogurt-Orange Dressing

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Core, rinse, and thoroughly dry lettuce. Using a stainless steel knife, cut into bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2 Arrange apple slices, grapes, and melon pieces on the lettuce or toss together. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
  3. 3 Stir together Greek yogurt and orange juice concentrate and pour over the fruit salad.

By Leah Ellias

BLT Wraps

BLT Wraps

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Place 1 tortilla on a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese. Cook in microwave 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Immediately top with 1/4 of the bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Fold sides of tortilla over, then roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each wrap in half before serving.

By Karen

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
  4. 4 Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
  5. 5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.

By REDNECKGRL

Fajita Lettuce Cups

Fajita Lettuce Cups

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt buttery spread in a large skillet. Add fajita seasoning and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in steak and mushrooms. Cook until steak is no longer red but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Serve warm in lettuce cups.

By SerenaBloom

Layered Pea Salad

Layered Pea Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13-inch glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved.
  3. 3 Add peas and chopped green pepper and mix lightly to combine. Spread pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  4. 4 Spread lettuce in an even layer over pea mixture and top lettuce with a layer of cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over cheese.

By Kimberly Turnage Slater

Egg-in-a-Hole Bacon Cheeseburgers

Egg-in-a-Hole Bacon Cheeseburgers

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and Thousand Island dressing together in a small bowl. Set spread aside.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. 3 Form ground chuck into 3 equal-sized patties. Use a small glass to cut out the center of each patty to create a donut-shaped burger. Combine excess meat to form a fourth donut-shaped burger. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt. Add burgers and cook for 2 minutes per side. Crack an egg into the center of each burger. Cover the skillet and cook until whites are set, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Place spread on the split sides of the bottom hamburger buns. Build each burger by topping with lettuce, a burger, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, and a top bun.

By Jennifer Hanson

Haystacks

Haystacks

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
  2. 2 To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

By Maryanne

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Ranch Seasoning

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Ranch Seasoning

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Burgers: Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Mix together the turkey meat, yogurt, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix and pepper.
  2. 2 Form into 4 to 6 patties, depending on how large you want them. Create a 1/4-inch indentation into the top of each patty. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. 3 Top each slice of bread with lettuce and burger patties.
  4. 4 Sweet Potato Fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the sweet potato fries in one layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and add Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix. Toss well to coat evenly.
  5. 5 Cook according to package directions, shaking the pan once halfway through cooking, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve burgers and fries together with bottled Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing, for dipping.

By Hidden Valley Ranch

Easy Lamb Gyros

Easy Lamb Gyros

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine lamb, Greek seasoning, and egg in a bowl. Mix until ingredients are very well combined (overmixing is preferable here.) Firmly press mixture into the prepared loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets under the meat. Cover with foil.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and let rest, covered, until all the grease on top is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove meat from the pan and cut into thin slices.
  6. 6 Load meat into the center of warmed pitas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

By Brian Genest

Hoagie Dip

Hoagie Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and oregano together in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Tear American cheese, ham, and salami into small pieces; place into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until cheese and meats are well coated. Stir in onion, then stir in lettuce and tomatoes.
  3. 3 Serve with bread pieces for dipping.

By C Schuster

BLT Pizza

BLT Pizza

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), or according to package directions for pizza dough.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; fry until browned, but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Stretch pizza dough out over a pizza stone, pan, or cookie sheet. Brush dough with olive oil. Spread mozzarella cheese over crust and arrange tomatoes on top. Chop bacon and sprinkle evenly over pizza.
  4. 4 Bake pizza for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden and cheese is melted in the center. Meanwhile, toss shredded lettuce with mayonnaise; season lightly with salt and pepper. Top finished pizza with dressed lettuce and serve immediately.

By AMYAME

Easy Lettuce Wraps

Easy Lettuce Wraps

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine stir-fry sauce, sherry, and cornstarch; set aside.
  2. 2 Stir-fry pork, onion, and garlic in a wok or large skillet over high heat until pork is no longer pink; drain excess fat. Add stir-fry sauce mixture; cook and stir until pork is evenly coated with sauce. Off heat, stir in cilantro and sesame oil.
  3. 3 Serve desired amount of pork mixture in a lettuce leaf; wrap to enclose.

By Kikkoman

Chef's Salad with Grilled Chicken and Black Pepper Ranch

Chef's Salad with Grilled Chicken and Black Pepper Ranch

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (400 to 450 degrees F, or 200 to 230 degrees C) or a grill pan over medium-high heat; oil the grates. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. 2 Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before chopping.
  3. 3 While chicken rests, stir together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, black pepper, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Toss butter lettuce and iceberg in a large bowl or platter. Arrange chicken, cucumber, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs over lettuce. Drizzle 1/2 of the dressing. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Cobb Salad with Brown Derby French Dressing

Cobb Salad with Brown Derby French Dressing

3.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine red wine vinegar, water, vegetable oil, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  2. 2 Place chopped lettuce and watercress in a large salad bowl. Arrange tomatoes, turkey, eggs, blue cheese, bacon, and avocados on top. Add desired amount of dressing before serving and toss.

By Peach822

Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place turkey in a large deep skillet, season with garlic salt and cook over medium high heat until fully cooked. Crumble and set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Mix together the turkey, lettuce, green onions, kidney beans, cheese, pickles and olives.
  3. 3 Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar and taco sauce.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate. Before serving, mix in 2 cups broken tortilla chips. Garnish with whole chips and serve.

By Sheryl Barney

Pie Iron Tacos

Pie Iron Tacos

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Build a campfire and allow the fire to burn until a bed of hot coals has accumulated. Rake the coals into a flat bed on one side of the fire.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Discard excess fat; stir taco seasoning into beef according to package directions.
  3. 3 Coat inside of a pie iron with cooking spray. Place 1 corn tortilla on one side, top with 1 scoop ground beef, sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, add chopped onion; place 1 (more) corn tortilla on top. Close pie iron.
  4. 4 Cook taco over moderate campfire coals until tortillas have crisped and browned and taco is hot in center. Serve with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Lil

Vegetarian Mushroom Tacos

Vegetarian Mushroom Tacos

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess butter and return to heat. Add taco seasoning and stir to combine, about 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Serve each tortilla topped with a few tablespoons of mushroom mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce.

By Emily Miller

Antipasto Platter

Antipasto Platter

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove large outer leaves from the heads of lettuce. Arrange approximately 1/3 in a layer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 oregano, and desired amount of dressing. Layer with ham and Provolone.
  2. 2 Layer Provolone with another 1/3 of the lettuce, 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 oregano, desired amount of dressing, salami, and capacola.
  3. 3 Repeat layering with remaining lettuce, garlic powder, oregano, dressing, pepperoni, prosciutto, and roast beef.
  4. 4 Layer with mushrooms, artichokes, roasted red peppers, black olives, pepperoncini, and green olives. Drizzle with more dressing as desired.
  5. 5 Top with Gorgonzola, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Wendy

Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Add enchilada sauce; simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until flexible. Don't fry them, just warm them.
  3. 3 Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture; place on a serving plate. Spoon some chicken and sauce onto dipped tortilla; add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Top with another dipped tortilla. Repeat layering onto stack as many times as desired. Repeat stacks for each serving. Top stacks with 1 fried egg.

By PIPERCAT99

Fry Bread Tacos

Fry Bread Tacos

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Total
47 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beans and 2 tablespoons of picante sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine ground beef and taco seasoning mix in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cover, and keep warm while you prepare the fry bread.
  3. 3 To make the fry bread: Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in milk and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough.
  4. 4 Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 5 minutes. Break off 3/4 cup sized pieces of dough, and shape into round discs 1/4 inch in thickness, making a thinner depressed area in the center.
  5. 5 Heat 1 ½ inches oil in a large, deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry dough in the hot oil until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  6. 6 Top fry bread with beans, ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese. Spoon picante sauce on top.

By Robyn Bloomquist

Aloha Chicken Burgers

Aloha Chicken Burgers

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken breasts into a plastic zipper bag with soy sauce, seal the bag, and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. While chicken is marinating, place bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, occasionally turning until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside. Spread cut sides of hamburger buns with butter.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from soy sauce, and discard excess soy sauce. Place chicken breasts onto the preheated grill, and grill until chicken shows good grill marks, is no longer pink inside, and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. When chicken is almost done, brush each piece generously on both sides with teriyaki sauce to finish grilling. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, and cover with a lid to help cheese melt onto chicken.
  4. 4 While chicken is grilling, spread buns open on the grill and cook until toasted and showing grill lines, about 2 minutes. Set buns aside.
  5. 5 To assemble, spread grilled sides of each bun with mayonnaise, and top each bottom bun with a cooked chicken breast, 1 1/2 slices of bacon, a slice of pineapple, a slice from a head of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and top bun.

By Chris McDaniel

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the dressing: Shake oil, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a small lidded container. Set aside until salad is ready.
  3. 3 Make the salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While the salad is chilling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Break rice noodles into pieces and fry in the hot skillet in small batches until they begin to puff up, 15 to 25 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. 5 Remove salad from the refrigerator. Portion into salad bowls, top with fried rice noodles, and drizzle dressing over top.

By Jill Lopez

Taco Salad III

Taco Salad III

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the ground beef as directed by taco seasoning package and set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, lettuce, red onion, green onion, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Mix well.
  3. 3 Before serving, add the corn chips and enough dressing to coat. Mix well and serve immediately.

By Melanie

Loaded Nachos

Loaded Nachos

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Arrange a layer of tortilla chips on the tray. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cooked beef in a layer over the chips (don't drown the chips!) then layer with 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the jalapeno peppers, 1/3 of the pico de gallo, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; drizzle 1/3 of the queso blanco over top. Repeat layers once more, starting with chips and ending with queso blanco. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and transfer nachos to a platter. Top with shredded lettuce and remaining beans, jalapeno peppers, and pico de gallo.
  5. 5 Stir sour cream with just enough water to thin slightly; drizzle over the nachos. Drizzle remaining queso blanco over top and sprinkle with scallions. Arrange remaining chips around the edges of the platter.

By Brian Genest

Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Chopped Cheese Sandwich

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mustard, ketchup, and cherry peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until onions are soft and are starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Form beef into two patties and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add hamburger patties and cook 5 minutes or until a crust forms on the bottom. Flip patties over and cook 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Using a wide spatula, break patties up into large pieces. Sprinkle sautéed onion in between spaces of the hamburger pieces. Layer cheese over beef, and cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. 5 Spread reserved mustard sauce on bottom bun of each hoagie roll. Divide meat mixture between two sandwiches. Top each with shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Favorite Fry Bread Tacos

Favorite Fry Bread Tacos

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir in water until a slightly sticky dough forms. Set aside to rest while oil preheats.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a round disc the size of your palm.
  4. 4 Fry dough discs, one at a time, in hot oil until bottoms are browned, about 2 minutes; flip with tongs and cook until browned on the other side, about 1 minute more. Drain fry bread on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in kidney beans and chili seasoning; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Place each fry bread on a plate; top each with a portion of chili mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

By Kitchen Kitty

Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover a large griddle with aluminum foil and preheat to medium-high.
  2. 2 Cook tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic on the hot griddle, turning occasionally, until toasted and blackened — about 5 minutes for garlic, 10 minutes for peppers, and 15 minutes for tomatillos. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a small, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Lightly fry tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil until warmed through, 3 to 5 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Place toasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a blender. Add water and blend until smooth; pour into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve chicken bouillon in the mixture, reduce heat, and cook at a simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Soak tortillas in sauce, one at a time, for a few seconds. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and sprinkle with sauce. Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in a serving dish.
  7. 7 Spoon a generous amount of sauce over rolled tortillas. Top with lettuce, cilantro, crema, and cotija cheese. Pour remaining sauce on top or serve on the side.

By gem

Copycat Burger and Fries

Copycat Burger and Fries

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut potatoes in 1/2-inch wide strips. Place in a large bowl filled with warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour oil in a Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack on top.
  3. 3 Drain potatoes well and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Add 1/2 of the dried potatoes to the hot oil and cook, stirring often, until they soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove potatoes to the wire rack to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Maintain oil temperature at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for finishing fries just before serving.
  4. 4 Divide ground chuck into 4 portions and flatten to form 1/4-inch thick patties.
  5. 5 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add burger patties to the hot skillet and cook undisturbed, until a brown crust has formed around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, press down with a spatula to flatten, and cook for 2 more minutes. Flip again, press down once more, then top each patty with a slice of cheese; cook for 1 minute.
  6. 6 While the burgers cook, spread mustard and ketchup on bottom halves of the buns. Drizzle hot sauce on the top halves of the buns, then spread mayonnaise over top. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and onions.
  7. 7 Invert 1 patty onto a second patty so the cheese sides are touching. Repeat with remaining 2 patties. Place a stacked patty onto each top bun, and cover with a bottom bun, condiment-side down. Wrap burgers in foil.
  8. 8 Return fries to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with burgers.

By Nicole McLaughlin