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swibirun
03-14-2010, 01:30 AM
During all of the basketball games today, Wendy's kept advertising their Bacon and Blue burger. Sounded too good so the boys and I made our own. Plus, Wendy's doesn't have bacon wrapped tots.

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I was flat out of lump so instead of my BGE, I was going to use my back up grill. I was actually looking forward to using this grill since it has been months since it was uncovered. The Egg get's 99.5% of the calls for duty. I fired up some Kingsford Comp.

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I wrapped the tots (actually used the Ore Ida Crispy Crowns) in 1/3 bacon slices. I cut them on the bias like this so you have longer edges for wrapping (tip courtesy of Chris Lilly).

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Season them with some BBQ rub and cook indirect at 450 for 18-20 minutes.

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I put the burgers on the same grill at 450f over direct heat for the last 8 minutes (4 per side)

For the "blue" I used this recipe from Bon Apetit

Blue Cheese Mayo
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp hot sauce

Whisk together and let chill prior to using.

I served it on a kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and duh, bacon.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r226/swibirun/Food/DSC_0253resized.jpg

Yeah, I don't think I missed out on anything at the drive thru....

Neil
03-14-2010, 05:14 AM
Loooks mighty good Chris.

bigabyte
03-14-2010, 07:18 AM
Encore!:clap:

aquablue22
03-14-2010, 07:59 AM
Bacon wrapped tots, you da man! Those sound awesome, Burger look pretty darn good also.

Garyclaw
03-14-2010, 08:38 AM
Looks dang tasty!

farklf
03-14-2010, 08:43 AM
I like that!

Bluesman
03-14-2010, 08:47 AM
Hittable for sure. Bacon wrapped tots. The creativity is endless here!!!

Shiz-Nit
03-14-2010, 08:57 AM
That is one sexy meal right there

Phubar
03-14-2010, 09:01 AM
If I'm making burgers tonight it's you fault!:wink:
Very nice PronograPhy Swibi!:eusa_clap

Kosmo's Q
03-14-2010, 09:59 AM
I don't know what is more impressive the burger or the fact you wrapped every single tot. Looks AWESOME though. Burgers tonight for me.

Ron_L
03-14-2010, 10:44 AM
Great job! The shot of the burger is fantastic! I've never tried bacon wrapped tots! Sounds good.

SmokeInDaEye
03-14-2010, 11:00 AM
Thats a darn tasty lookin sandwich, Chris!

jacob
03-14-2010, 11:35 AM
Very Nice!!

RubThatButt
03-14-2010, 01:05 PM
If you had a drive thru at the house I would be in line. Bacon wrapped tots are on the to do list right away. Very Nice!

Ye Olde Party Palace
03-14-2010, 02:15 PM
Dang. Now I'll have to fire up the grill and make one for me. :doh:

Gore
03-14-2010, 02:22 PM
That looks like one great meal and a beautiful presentation!
I love bacon bleu-cheese burgers!

Buster Dog BBQ
03-14-2010, 02:35 PM
A restaurant here serves similar but adds peppercorns to burger and onion strings. Outstanding taste and I bet yours was just as good.

gtsum
03-14-2010, 02:38 PM
bacon wrapped tots...great idea and they look fantastic....that is almost making me go make a black and blue burger and tots myself!

BRBBQ
03-14-2010, 02:40 PM
Burger and fire aaaaaa!:thumb: