30 Cheese Burgers in 30 Weeks
1.THE CASANOVA ($ 8.99)
The Casanova will have your taste buds at “Hello.”
Fully stuffed with more flavor than it knows what
to do with, this robust cheeseburger can satisfy the
hungriest of bellies and the most discerning of palates. If you’re craving a little burger and cheese romance, it’s time you spent some quality time with The Casanova.
THE
TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Swiss
Cheese, Beef Patty, Turkey Ham,Sautéed
Mushrooms, Dijon Mustard, and Mayonnaise on a Onion Roll.
2. THE RHINELANDER ($ 8.99)
Despite obvious culinary
connections to Germany, The Rhinelander has nothing
to do with lederhosen, the Schuhplattler dance, or Jean-ClaudeVan Damme (who might actually be from bordering Belgium). Bold, tasty,and a mouthful to remember, The Rhinelander gives new meaning to German engineering.
THE
TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Butterkäse
Cheese, Beef Patty,Beer Mustard, Smoked Turkey Ham,
Sautéed Onions, and Frisée Lettuce on a Pretzel
Bun.
3. THE UNCLE SAM ($ 8.99)
The Uncle Sam is looking to recruit a few good eaters. This All-Americancheeseburger will have your taste buds singing “The Star-SpangledBanner” after just one bite. Yes, it’s finally time
for hot dogs and apple pie to quietly step aside
as America’s signature foods. Because The UncleSam
is ready to serve this country from sea to shining sea.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese,
2 Beef Patties,Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beef Bacon,
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, and Sliced RedOnions
on a Burger Bun.
4. THE MISS DAISY ($ 7.99)
Wholesome and well-mannered, The Miss Daisy is a country girl
at heart.She was born and bred where the air is fresh
and the soil is fertile. Where a birch tree
carries on a conversation with a babbling brook. Despite The Miss Daisy’s delicate ways, she’s a cheeseburger that can satisfy thestrongest of appetites.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Fresh Brie Cheese, Beef Patty, AppleButter, Dijon Mustard, and Spinach on a Toasted Brioche Loaf.
5. THE BIG BEN ($ 8.99)
The Big Ben hails from a long line of cheeseburger aristocrats. His father,The Bigger Ben, once staved off the hunger pangs of the Queen
of England while his mother, The Duchess of Beef,
satisfied the burger cravings of some guy who liked
to be called Sir. Although a true blue blood, he’ll never mingle with tea and crumpets.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Creamy Blue Cheese, Beef Patty,Watercress, Beef Bacon, Pickled Red Onions, and Balsamic Mayonnaise on aToasted Ciabatta Roll.
6. THE HONKY TONK ($ 8.99)
A smoky bar and an ice
cold beer. Some live music and a mechanical bull to
boot. If this is your idea of a night on the town, then The Honky Tonk is the cheeseburger for you. This good old boy is loaded with the stuff that can turn a boy into a man and a man into a living legend that songs arewritten about.
THE
TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Sharp Brick Cheese,
Beef Patty, BBQSauce, Peppered Pastrami, Onion Rings,
Boston Bibb Lettuce, and Mayonnaiseon
a Toasted Sesame Burger Bun.
7. THE FARMER JOHN ($ 8.99)
If you spend your days baling hay, milking cows, or plowing fields,
you know a thing or two about working up an appetite.
Good thing for The Farmer John. Standing strong with
a bevy of hunger-satisfying fixings, The Farmer John
is for anyone who ends the day with calloused hands and asweaty brow.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Medium Limburger Cheese, Beef Patty,Beef Bacon, Onion Rings, and Hash Browns on White French Bread Slices withParsley Garnish.
8. THE AUNT MILLIE
Every so often a cheeseburger
comes around that tests the resolve ofthe most zealous
vegans and vegetarians. The Aunt Millie is one such cheeseburger.
At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Greek salad.But a closer look reveals a juicy beef patty playing nice with all the garden fresh veggies.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Tasty Feta Crumbles, Beef
Patty,Tomatoes, Red Onions, Arugula, Kalamata Olives,
and Italian Dressing ona Poppy
Seed Challah Roll.
9. THE GYPSY
Every day, The Gypsy roams the countryside in search of starving
tummies and taste buds left awry. Her mission will
not cease until the echo of growling stomachs is
forever silenced. No one knows whence The Gypsy comes,
but they always welcome her with open arms, not to mention
open mouths.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, A Strong Parmesan Cheese, Beef Patty, Peppered Pastrami, Sliced Cucumbers, SlicedRed Onions, Tomatoes, and Ranch Dressing
on a Toasted Roll.
10.
THE LUMBER JACK
As
the story goes, a guy once dropped The Lumberjack on his left foot and ended up breaking a few bones. No one showed any sympathy since he’d been holding it with only one hand. Everyone knows The Lumberjack demands the servitude of both your mitts. Needless to say, nobody signed his cast.
THE
TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Cheddar
Cheese, BabySwiss Cheese, 2 Beef Patties, Bread &
Butter Pickles, Yellow Mustard,Ketchup, Mayonnaise,
Sliced White Onions, and Iceberg Lettuce on Toasted White Bread.
11.
THE FIREHOUSE
If
you smell smoke when taking a bite of The Firehouse, don’t be alarmed.It’s just your taste buds going up in flames. This hot and spicy cheese burger should only be eaten under the immediate supervision of firefighters wearing flame-retardant clothing. The Firehouse is not recommended
for anyone using a pacemaker.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Havarti Cheese, WisconsinProvolone
Cheese, Beef Patty, Turkey Capicola , Pickled Jalapeños, Pepperoncini, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, and Fresh Dill on an Italian Roll.
12. THE HIGHWAYMAN
He’s a drifter. A nomad with ties to nobody except the road
on which he travels. Chances are, you’ve encountered
The Highwayman at a roadside diner, a truck stop
café, or some burger joint off the beaten path. He’s notone for words, but what he lacks in conversational skills, he makes up for in other ways.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Brick Cheese, Wisconsin
CheddarCheese, Beef Patty, Turkey Ham, Fried Egg,
Onion Rings, and BBQ Sauce on aToasted
Knot Bun.
13.THE ROADHOUSE
If you’re the kind of person who orders a milkshake with a cheeseburger then has the audacity to drink it with a straw, please do us all a big favor and steer clear of The Roadhouse. Prepared to go toe to toe with
the heartiest of appetites, this bad boy packs a
punch that’ll leave your chops wondering what
hit ’em.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Gruyère Cheese, Beef Patty,Caramelized Onions, Beef Bacon, Onion Rings, and Garlic Mayonnaise on aToasted Onion Roll.
14. THE BOHEMIAN
The Bohemian first rose to fame in the SoHo neighborhood of New
YorkCity. A favorite cheeseburger among the local
artists, it has served asthe inspiration for many
world-renowned works of art. Thanks to The Bohemian’s
affordability, SoHo’s starving artists have recently rebranded themselves as fully satisfied.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Gouda Cheese, Beef
Patty, FriedCorned Beef, Sliced
Turkey, Pesto Mayonnaise, and Wilted Spinach on Oat Bread.
15. THE BOSS
Your mouth won’t mind working overtime for The Boss. In
fact, don’t be surprised if it asks to work
the weekends as well. That’s because The Boss
knows how to keep your mouth happy and feeling like it has a voice at the table. When it comes to cheeseburgers, The Boss is the CEO of mouthwatering goodness.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Asiago Cheese, Beef Patty, Arugula,Smoked Beef Bacon, Sliced Red Onions, Olive Tapenade, Tomatoes, and BasilLeaves on Rosemary Ciabatta. .
16. THE CAMELOT
Whoever said romance is dead never sank their teeth into The Camelot.This cheeseburger has all the toppings for a beef and cheese rendezvous like you’ve never imagined. But be warned. If one drip of her Dijon mayonnaise finds its way to your shirt collar, your better half
might think there’s another woman in your life.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Camembert Cheese, Beef Patty,Sautéed Mushrooms, Peppered Beef Bacon, Dijon Mayonnaise, CaramelizedOnions, and Heirloom Tomatoes on a Brioche Roll.
17.
THE KRABBY LOUIE
What do cheeseburgers and crustaceans have in common? If your answerwas The Crabby Louie you are absolutely correct — and most likely you’rea surfer, beach bum, or overall Super Genius, too. Layered with delicious krab meat, The Crabby Louie comes from the land of surf, sun, and
sand.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Monterey Jack Cheese, Beef Patty,Krab Meat, Avocado, Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce, and Caramelized OnionMayonnaise on a Sourdough Roll.
18. THE PIONEER
In a world of artificial flavoring, preservatives, and pre-packed
meals nuked on high for three minutes, it’s
reassuring to know that a cheeseburger likeThe Pioneer
exists. A throwback to a time when families grew their own vegetables and hunted their own meat, The Pioneer is fresh, wild, and as natural as the untamed Earth.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Swiss Cheese, 2
Beef Patties,Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Cremini
Mushrooms, Rosemary, Beef Bacon, GarlicAioli, and lettuce on a Sesame Seed Bun with Rosemary Garnish.
19. THE SOUTHERN BELLE
Charming and graceful, The Southern Belle won’t spend time
with anyone but a true gentleman. She prefers the
company of a man who doesn’t talk with his
mouth full or use his sleeve as a napkin. If you possess the wherewithal to refrain from such gaucheries, The Southern Belle might give you the time of day.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Gruyère Cheese, Beef Patty, BBQSauce, Fresh Pickle Spears, Sliced White Onions, and Pepper Coleslaw onGrilled Sourdough Slices.
20.THE
MONA LISA
Created
by a culinary artist who works with a flame and a spatula, The Mona Lisa is a cheeseburger masterpiece that’s bound to put a smile on anyone’s face. If Leonardo da Vinci were still wielding his paintbrush today, it’s very
likely he’d be a card-carrying member of the
Alpha Omega Cheese Burger Society.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Gorgonzola Cheese, Beef Patty,Sundried Tomatoes, Sicilian Olives, Turkey Pancetta, Sliced Red Onions, Arugula,and Garlic Mayonnaise on Toasted Olive Ciabatta.
21.
THE COUCH POTATO
The remote control in one hand. The Couch Potato in the other. What elsecould a person ask for? Created for anyone with a finely honed sedentary lifestyle, The Couch Potato ensures you won’t be going anywhere
anytime soon. So put the recliner in cruise control
and pop open a cold one. You’ve earned it.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Blue Cheese, Beef Patty, Thick-Cut Potato Chips, Smoked Peppered Beef Bacon, Sautéed Onions, and GarlicMayonnaise on a Buttered Bun.
22. THE HANDYMAN
There’s not a job that The Handyman can’t handle. This mouth watering mound of meat and cheese has the skills to satisfy whatever needs satisfying. Empty stomach? The Handyman can fill’er up and then some.Taste buds need a little attention? The Handyman has the tools
to tackle the task.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin
Cheddar Cheese, Wisconsin SwissCheese, 2 Beef Patties,
Thick-Cut Beef Bacon, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Pickles,and Sautéed Onions on a Kaiser Roll with olive garnish.
23. THE ISABELLA
There once lived a man who fell so madly in love with The Isabella
thathe vowed never to eat another cheeseburger. All
his friends and family thought nothing about it,
until his untimely passing revealed that the gentleman’s
Last Will and Testament left everything to his beloved cheeseburger
señorita.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Monterey Jack Cheese, WisconsinCheddar Cheese, Beef Patty, Avocado, Refried Beans, Pickled JalapeñosGreen Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Sliced Red Onions on a Mexican
Roll.
24. THE BROOKLYN
Is it a Reuben sandwich cleverly disguised as a cheeseburger, or a cheeseburger cleverly disguised as a Reuben sandwich? To this very day,the debate wages on as proponents from both sides continue to argue and plead their case to anyone willing to listen. Is a Supreme Court
hearing inevitable? Stay tuned.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Swiss Cheese, Beef Patty, CornedBeef, Sauerkraut, and Thousand Island Dressing on Grilled Dark Rye.
25. THE MAMA MIA
It’s a little known fact: every young pizza grows up wanting
to be abig and juicy cheeseburger. Unfortunately,
few ever make it to the big leagues. The Mama Mia
is the proud exception. This cheeseburger features
all the toppings you’d find sitting on a slice of Pizza with the happy addition of a beef patty.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Mozzarella Cheese,
Beef Patty,Beef Pepperoni, Sautéed Button
Mushrooms, Pizza Sauce, and Sautéed Onionson a Crusty Italian Loaf.
26. THE SHEBOYGAN
Named after the Wisconsin city from which it came, The Sheboygan
has the distinction of being the only cheeseburger
that can make you full just by staring at it. Stacked
with more meat than the average carnivore would care
to consume in one sitting, it makes no apologies if it spoils your dinner for the next few days.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Beef
Patty, Split BeefBratwurst, Sautéed
Onions, Beer Mustard, and Sauerkraut on a Kaiser Roll.
27 .THE WALDORF
Once served at only the poshest restaurants in New York City,
rumor hasit that a well-known socialite once had
The Waldorf flown in by private jet to where she
was vacationing in Paris. Despite a little turbulence over the Atlantic that caused a few of its toasted walnuts to shift, The Waldorf touched down in edible condition.
THE TOPPINGS
& FIXINGS: Wisconsin Blue Cheese, Beef
Patty, ToastedWalnuts, Dried Tart Cherries, Curly
Endive, Sliced Red Onions, and DijonMustard
on a Rustic Italian Roll.
28. THE HAVANA
The Havana is the first cousin to the well-known Cubano sandwich. Inseparable from childhood to adulthood, the two drifted apart when The Havana gained international notoriety as one of the Cheese & Burger Society’s
top thirty cheeseburgers. To this very day, the two
remain estranged.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Swiss Cheese, Beef Patty, Turkey Ham,Roasted Beef Brisket, Pickles, and Yellow Mustard on Pressed French Bread.
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.THE JOHNNY APPLESEED
She was an apple farmer with an orchard as far as the eye could see. He was a burger-joint owner who could flame broil with the very best. When the two serendipitously met in the express lane at the local supermarket,they could barely take their eyes off the nine items in the other’s
basket.And The Johnny Appleseed was born.
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Aged Cheddar Cheese, Beef Patty,Maple Beef Bacon, Sautéed Apples, Whole Grain Mustard and Sautéed RedOnions on a Sourdough Loaf.
30. THE MACHO NACHO
One stomach alone does not stand a chance against The Macho Nacho.A two-stomach tag team might fare a little better but would still
be considered a decisive underdog by most bookies.
Three stomachs versus The Macho Nacho could finally
result in an evenly matched fight. Is your stomach
ready to rumble?
THE TOPPINGS & FIXINGS: Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Wisconsin SwissCheese, 8 Beef Patties, Tortilla Chips, Pickled Jalapeños, Sliced RedOnions, Iceberg Lettuce, Black Olives, and Tomatoes on a Big Burger
Bun.