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Time: 1h00

Serves: 4

Dirty Food
According to food historians, the cheeseburger was invented in 1920 in Pasadena, California, a remarkable 20 years after the hamburger first appeared. Lionel Sternberger (no pun intended), a cook at his father’s sandwich shop, “The Rite Spot”, one day decided to place a slab of American cheese on a hamburger, inventing one of the world’s most loved sandwiches.

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Step 1
First, make the Dijonnaise by finely chopping the white onions and frying with the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the cream and mix in the mustard. Season the mixture and simmer until the sauce takes a mustardy colour and is relatively thick.
Step 2
Mix together the minced beef, minced onion and pressed garlic. Shape into patties and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill to your liking.
Step 3
In a medium frying pan, fry 8 slices of maple-cured or regular bacon and 4 eggs, and set aside.
Step 4
Cut a brioche bun in half and spread a layer of Dijonnaise. Place a cooked patty on top, then a slice of cheese, followed by a fried egg, 2 slices of bacon and some chopped dill pickle.
Step 5
Serve with hand-cut fries, ranch dressing and sweet and sour pickle relish.