Mine is CHEEZ-ITS and damn it, I love 'em.
I don't eat them everyday, or even every month, but when I do, I usually eat them with toppings... but surely my most favorite snack food could be used for something else!
You should try these burgers with your favorite snack food. Or you can use mine, I'm nice like that and share.
Secret Snack Bean Burgers
1 can black beans, rinsed and dried off
1 cup Cheez-it crumbs (bread crumb size)
1/2 bell pepper
1/2 onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp Sriracha
Mash the beans with a fork in a mixing bowl. You aren't going for hummus, just half-mushed chunks.
In the food processor, turn the Cheez-its into crumbs. Set them aside in a small bowl.
In the food processor, mince the onion and pepper. Use a small sieve to squish out the onion and pepper juice (save this juice for the slaw!). Add the peppers and onions to the black beans.
In a small bowl, mix the egg, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and Sriracha until blended. Add to the black beans and stir well. Add the Cheez-it crumbs and combine.
Form into patties (I got 5-6ish patties).
Using a little oil, cook in a skillet on medium heat until brown on both sides and cooked through.
Serve with whatever toppings you appreciate on your burgers! I chose pickles, Spicy Slaw, and melty cheese on a toasted bun.
(Or you can freeze them in bags separately to be eaten later.)
Spicy Slaw
1 1/2 cups broccoli slaw
1 1/2 cups cabbage slaw
1 tbsp Sriracha
2 tbsp ranch dressing
reserved onion/ pepper juice (about 2 tbsp)
Mix the Sriracha, ranch dressing, and onion/ pepper juice in a bowl. (Adjust flavor to your taste).
Add the broccoli and cabbage slaws.
Let the slaw mingle while you make the burgers.
Serve as a side or on top of your burger!
To get the original version of the burgers, check out All Recipes!
xoxo Sam
