Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Bratwurst and French Fries

TO MAKE THE BURGERS

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Lay the bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside.
• Preheat a grill to 425°F.
• Divide the ground beef into 4 portions and shape into 1/4 pound (4 ounce) patties.  Season the patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
• Grill the patties to your desired level of doneness, adding a slice of cheddar cheese on top during the last minute of cooking.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
• Place the burger buns in the skillet and toast them until golden brown, set aside.
• Spread Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
• Place a cheese-topped patty on top of the ketchup. Add crispy bacon slices, sliced onions, and tomatoes. Top with the other half of the toasted bun.

TO MAKE THE FRIES

• Cut the potatoes into thin strips to make fries.  Rinse the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to remove excess starch. 
• Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot to 350°F.
• Pat the potatoes dry with a towel and carefully fry them in batches until tender.
• Remove from the oil and increase the oil temperature to 400°F. 
• Fry the par-cooked fries again until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove the fries from the oil, drain excess oil, and immediately season with salt and serve with Red Gold Folds of Honor Ketchup.

TO MAKE THE BRATWURST

• Place bratwursts on a grill and cook until brats reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Place finished brats in your warmed brioche buns and top with Red Gold Folds of Honor Ketchup.