Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Poutine Base

01 - 4 cups frozen French fries
02 - 0.5 pound ground beef
03 - 1 cup cheese curds
04 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon
05 - 1 small onion, sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Maple Glaze

09 - 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Cook frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
02 - Cook thick-cut bacon until crispy, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until mixture thickens.
04 - Season ground beef with garlic powder and black pepper. Form into a patty and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
05 - Sauté sliced onions in reserved bacon drippings over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and caramelized.
06 - Layer crispy fries on a serving platter. Top with cheese curds, cooked beef patty, crumbled bacon, and caramelized onions. Drizzle warm maple glaze over the top and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, use freshly cooked fries to maintain crispness under toppings.