Cheeseburger Wellington

Instructions

1. Season patties generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked through — they’ll finish in the oven. Rest briefly and let cool slightly before assembling.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the insides of two small round oven-safe bowls. Cut puff pastry into roughly 7x7 inch squares and lay one square over each bowl.

3. Layer in this exact order: burger patty, Cheddar square, spoonful of burger sauce, pickle slices, caramelized onions, second burger patty, second Cheddar square.

4. Fold pastry corners up and over the stack. Pinch tightly at every seam — any weak point will open during baking.

5. Invert each bowl to release the wrapped Wellington onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush generously with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and flaky salt.

6. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until deep golden brown and pastry is crisp all over. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil. Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice in half and serve immediately with the crispy fries and burger sauce on the side.