Since early this month, the beloved French cooking show Tous en cuisine has returned with its special Party Menus edition. Each day, acclaimed Chef Cyril Lignac shares ultra-indulgent recipes designed for easy home replication. After unveiling his Vacherin Mont d'Or with sausages, on December 16th, he delivered a winter masterpiece: the Savoyard Burger and Cheese Fries. Drawing from Savoyard cheese fondue traditions, this dish promises melted cheese overload to delight family and friends. Tie on your apron—here's the foolproof recipe from a culinary master.
Cyril Lignac's Savoyard Burger and Cheese Fries Recipe
Chef Cyril Lignac excels at infusing everyday meals with joy and flavor. Since the first lockdown, his accessible yet divine recipes have provided comfort—and this one is no exception.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
Burger Patties:
- 360 g minced beef
- 100 g minced pork
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- Fine salt and ground pepper
Herb Mayonnaise:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
Sweet Sauce:
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 burger buns, halved and ready to toast
- 8 very thin slices raclette cheese (plain or smoked)
- ½ onion, peeled and chopped
Cheese Fries:
- 4 potatoes, peeled and washed
- 200 g Parmesan cheese
- 3 sprigs dried thyme
- Neutral oil for frying
Step-by-Step Preparation
- In a bowl, combine beef, pork, cumin, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 70 g balls (2 per person) and chill on a plate.
- Mix mayonnaise, herbs, and yogurt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cut potatoes into fries. Rinse, dry thoroughly, then fry in neutral oil at 140°C, followed by 190°C. Drain on paper towels, salt, then top with grated Parmesan and thyme in serving bowls.
- Heat a skillet with a drizzle of oil. Add meatballs, flatten with a spatula, and cook until caramelized. Flip, topping each patty with a thin raclette slice to melt.
- Assemble: Spread herb mayo on bun bottoms, add two patties per burger with onions. Coat toasted bun tops with sweet sauce. Serve with cheese fries.
- Enjoy immediately!
