The Mississippi Slugburger is a Southern favorite dating all the way back to World War I. Don’t worry, slugs don’t come anywhere near it; the name comes from the slang term for a fake nickel people would use at vending machines. In fact, the Mississippi Slugburger is essentially a fried hamburger patty, with a lovely golden brown and crunchy jacket enveloping a juicy, beefy center. Topped with tangy mustard and pickles and sprinkled with chili powder for heat, this burger will dazzle you with its culinary personality.
Ingredients
- 7 slices potato bread
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
- 6 hamburger buns, split
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices, or to taste
- chili powder, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 –Cut the crusts off the potato bread slices.
Step 4 –Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5 –Bake the bread until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the toasted bread to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they become coarse crumbs.
Step 7 –Place the ground chuck, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a bowl.
Step 8 –Add the breadcrumbs and combine the ingredients together with your clean fingers, breaking the meat apart.
Step 9 –Dampen your fingers with water and form the meat mixture into 6 patties.
Step 10 –Heat 1/4-1/2 inch of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 11 –Place a patty in the hot oil and reduce the heat to medium.
Step 12 –Cook the patty until well-browned and crusty, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 13 –Repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.
Step 14 –Serve the burgers on the hamburger buns with the mustard and pickles, sprinkling the tops of the patties with the chili powder and cayenne pepper.
