The Invisible Burger

Oh-so-popular at the Fall 2007 Fashion Week, these burgers are minus the meat. Instead, a hearty mushroom takes its place.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  medium portabella mushroom (approx 5 oz)
• 1  egg
• 2  ounces flour
• 3  ounces  breadcrumbs
•  olive oil
•  salt and pepper
•  brioche  bun
•  sliced tomatoes
•  sliced  bread
• 2  slices American cheese

Directions

1. Clean and remove stem and dark brown gills of mushroom.
2. Sprinkle olive oil on top of mushroom, add some salt and pepper, place on a sheet pan and roast mushroom for 10 minutes in oven at 275 degrees.
3. After oven, dip mushroom in flour, then dip in egg and then dip in breadcrumbs consecutively.
4. Deep fry mushroom in oil for 2 minutes in oil temp of 375 degrees.
5. Remove and then garnish with lettuce tomato and cheese and place on brioche bun.