Giant King Cake Burger Recipe

Name: Giant King Cake Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons steak sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed; 1 pound Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced; 1 pound cooked bacon strips; 1 Mardi Gras King Cake (see footnote), sliced in half horizontally, icing reserved; 2 tablespoons purple decorating sugar; 2 tablespoons yellow decorating sugar; 2 tablespoons green decorating sugar

Servings: persons

3 pounds ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 pound Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
1 pound cooked bacon strips
1 Mardi Gras King Cake (see footnote), sliced in half horizontally, icing reserved
2 tablespoons purple decorating sugar
2 tablespoons yellow decorating sugar
2 tablespoons green decorating sugar

1
Line a 10-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap.
2
Mix ground beef, onion, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Press beef mixture firmly into prepared cake pan to form a giant beef patty. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Lightly oil a pizza peel. Remove plastic wrap from top of beef patty and invert pan on top of pizza peel to release patty from the pan. Remove remaining plastic wrap. Use a grill spatula and a slight shaking motion to gently slide the patty from the pizza peel onto the preheated grill.
5
Cook beef patty on the preheated grill until browned on one side, 7 to 10 minutes. Use the grill spatula and pizza peel to carefully flip the patty. Place cheese and bacon slices on top of the burger and cook until burger is firm and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
6
Place the bottom half of the king cake on a serving platter. Place the burger on top of the bottom king cake 'bun' and place the top half of the king cake on the burger. Spread reserved icing over the top 'bun' and sprinkle purple, yellow, and green decorating sugars over the top.

2123

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds ground beef, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons steak sauce, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Giant King Cake Burger falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Giant King Cake Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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