Gnarly Cali Combo Burgers

Prepare one “Poppa Mike’s Legendary Gnarly Burger” patty. (The great thing about these burgers is that if you make too many – and if you aren’t having a dozen hungry people over you will make too many – you can freeze them and throw them directly onto the grill another time.)

Throw burger onto your preheated grill and cook on one side until well grilled; then flip. Just before you flip your burger, put the hot dog on the grill.

Just before the hot dog is completely browned and done, butterfly-cut it lengthwise. Place it back onto grill, center-side down and grill the center as well.

Right before your burger is completely cooked, place cheese onto burger (any type is fine, but there is something to be said about the flavor combo the good old American slice gives this burger). As cheese begins to melt, cut dog in half crosswise. Place hot dog halves side by side on top of cheese and leave on grill until cheese is sufficiently melted.

Place combo burger onto bun prepared with avocado, tomato, and onion slices. Add condiments to taste.

SIDE NOTE: Chances are, when you are having a BBQ with burgers and dogs, you are going to have at least one of each. So, why not combine them into one great sandwich? You won’t miss the extra bun, and the flavor combination will make you wonder why you haven’t tried this before. The only downside is that everyone who is having a plain burger or dog will want a bite!