May 28, 2022

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise are one of our favorite summer burgers. I start these burgers by roasting fresh spring ramps. Then, I use the roasted ramps to make a creamy mayonnaise. Next, I cook the burgers in a cast iron skillet. Finally, I top each burger with some Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise, extra sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onions. We like this recipe for several reasons. First of all, I like that the Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise can be made in advance. Secondly, I like that I can easily reheat any leftover burgers in the microwave. And, finally, we all love the hearty cheeseburgers and creamy ramp mayonnaise.

The Equipment I Used

A Food Processor- You’ll need this to make the Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise. If you don’t have a food processor, you could use just mince the ramps up finely.
A Cast Iron Skillet- I use this to pan cook my burgers. But you can use any skillet.

The Ingredients Needed for Cheeseburgers with Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise

Ramps- These are also called wild leeks. Here in the Hudson Valley you can find them in the spring. They need to be cleaned very well.
Mayonnaise- I always use Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
Ground Beef- Lately, I’ve been buying grass fed ground beef. I feel like it’s easier to digest, and less likely to leave me feeling yucky afterwards.
Buns- I like to use brioche buns.
Lemon Juice- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.

How I Made my Burgers

First, I roasted my ramps. Don’t forget to cover the pan.
Next, I made the mayonnaise in my food processor.
Then, I formed my beef patties and cooked them on medium heat in a cast iron skillet. We like our burgers well done.
Finally, I spread the mayonnaise on my buns and added the burgers and all the toppings.

If you like burgers, you need to try these tasty Cheeseburgers with Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise.

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise

Burgers topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and creamy Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef chuck meat
¼ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 leaves butter lettuce
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion
4 brioche buns

For the Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise:

4 ramps, with leaves, cleaned
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Begin by making the Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the ramps and oil in a small casserole. Cover the casserole and bake it for 45 minutes, or until the ramps are tender. Remove the ramps from the oil. Set aside the oil for another use. I used mine to drizzle over steamed broccoli. Put the ramps in the food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients. Process until the ramps are combined with the mayonnaise.
Next, make the burgers: Sprinkle the beef with the salt and pepper and form it into four patties.
Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. Drizzle the cast iron skillet with the oil and cook the burgers to your desired doneness. When the burgers are almost done, top them with some of the cheese.
Serve the burgers on the buns with the lettuce, tomato, onions, and Roasted Ramp Mayonnaise.