In a pot over high heat, add the potatoes and garlic and cover with cold water.
2. Step
Bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Step
Drain the potatoes in a colander and return to the pot.
4. Step
Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
5. Step
Add in the parsley and mix until combined. Transfer the potatoes to a piping bag or ziplock bag.
6. Step
On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, place the provolone slices.
7. Step
Pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the rounds starting from the outside to the center of the cheese.
8. Step
Freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
9. Step
Place the egg and panko in two bowls.
10. Step
Place the frozen potato round in the egg ensuring it’s completely submerged.
11. Step
Place the potato round in the panko and flip to cover completely. If necessary repeat process putting potato back into the egg and once more in the panko.
12. Step
In a large pot, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).
13. Step
Place the potato in oil and fry until both sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
14. Step
Set the mashed potato rounds on a wire rack to drain.
15. Step
In a bowl, add the ground beef, season with salt, onion powder, and pepper. Mix until combined.
16. Step
Form patties with your hand about the size of your palm.
17. Step
Lay the bacon two strips overlapping and two strips perpendicular.
18. Step
Place the burger patty on the bacon and fold over the bacon strips, trimming if necessary.
19. Step
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the bacon patties and cook until cooked through.
20. Step
Assemble the burger by placing one potato “bun” on the bottom. Spread with ketchup or your favorite sauce.
21. Step
Build with lettuce, patty, red onion and top potato bun.
