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the 'developer's fuel' quarter pounder with cheese
Inspired by the 'Rollover' cheeseburger and Wotsits Giants in the image, this is an upgraded homemade version of the classic developer's deadline meal. It features a juicy, fresh beef quarter pounder, that essential slice of melting American cheese ('plastic cheese'), and a soft bun, served alongside a pile of savory giant cheese puffs. It's quick, satisfying comfort food perfect for powering through coding sessions.
recipe by
lipj
mainAmerican1 servingshigh protein
5
prep (min)
10
cook (min)
15
total (min)
- •150 grams ground beef (20% fat)
- •1 piece soft burger bun
- •1 slice processed American cheese ('plastic cheese')
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp vegetable oil
- •1 bag baked cheese puffs (e.g., Wotsits Giants)
- •1 tbsp ketchup (optional)
- •1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)