Barbecue Havarti Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries

Sunday's big game isn’t just about the game—it’s about the food, the gathering, and the thrill of every play. Friends and family come together, ready to cheer, celebrate, and indulge in game-day favorites. A basic menu won’t cut it for an occasion this big. Elevate the experience with Barbecue Havarti Burgers topped with crispy Sweet Potato Fries, which deliver bold flavors and the perfect balance of crunch, melt, and smoky bite.

This recipe goes beyond the standard burger. Juicy, barbecue-infused patties are seared to perfection and crowned with creamy, melted Havarti. Crispy, golden sweet potato spirals add texture and a kick of smoky seasoning, creating an unforgettable bite. It’s a little more effort, but the payoff is worth it. Each burger delivers layers of rich, savory, and sweet flavors, making it the MVP of your game-day spread.

A great grill makes all the difference. Every American Made Grill is built to handle game-day cooking with precision, ensuring each patty gets that perfect char while locking in juices. Whether hosting an outdoor tailgate or grilling for a crowd at home, having the proper setup means less stress and more time to enjoy the game.

Fire up the grill, gather your guests, and get ready for a feast worthy of Sunday's Showdown.

Makes 4 burgers

Barbecue Havarti Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

Burgers

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce of your choice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced
• 4 brioche or sesame seed buns, depending on your size preference
• Spring greens for serving

Sweet Potato Fries

• 3 sweet potatoes, spiralized
• Vegetable or canola oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Barbecue Havarti Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries Direction

Burgers

1. Place the beef in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the barbecue sauce and gently mix with your hands to incorporate, forming four patties.
2. Heat a large skillet on the grill over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Cook the patties until browned on both sides and your desired doneness is reached. A minute or two before they are done, cover the tops with the sliced Havarti and cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
3. To serve the burgers, add a dollop of barbecue sauce on the bottom of the bun, then cover with spring greens. Add the patty on top, more barbecue sauce, and a heaping pile of sweet potato fries (recipe follows).

Sweet Potato Fries

1. Spiralize the sweet potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Cover them with water completely and let soak for 45 minutes. Once finished soaking, place the potato spirals on a large towel, covered with another towel, and pat firmly to remove as much water as possible.
2. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Fit the pot with a candy thermometer. You want the oil to be around 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with paper towels. Stir together the sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
3. Working in batches, add some of the potato spirals to the oil (don't overcrowd) and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they very so slightly seem to be crisping or changing texture. Remove the spirals with a slotted spoon or kitchen tongs and place them on the paper towel to drain the excess oil. Repeat with remaining spirals. Once those are all finished, you do the second fry. Work in batches again; this time, the spirals will only need 1 to 2 minutes in the oil. Remove and place on a paper towel again. While still hot, cover the spirals in the seasoning mixture.

Taken from southernkitchen.com  https://www.southernkitchen.com/story/recipes/2022/05/25/memorial-day-grill-recipes-epic-burgers-good-ranchers-food/9899127002/