Flying Dutchman Burger (2024)

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Have you tried the Flying Dutchman Burger? Easy to make and worth all the hype. A delicious low-carb and bunless burger recipe and perfect for those on a keto-diet.

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If you are on social media at all, chances are you have seen the viral videos of In-N-Outs flying Dutchman burgers all over TikTok and Instagram. It is all the rave and worth all the hype especially if you are on a low-carb diet. Skip the buns and replace them with fried onion patties. The onion patties are first sauteed on a pan or grill pan and then set aside until the beef patties are cooked. Once the beef patties are cooked, you then assemble the burger with double patties, cheese slices, and use the fried onion patties in place of buns. The burgers are then served with a homemade In-N-Out sauce that I made healthier using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

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Another bunless burger to check out that you may also like is my Bunless Chicken Burger recipe.

Summary

  • Make at home: No need to crave In-N-Out that’s not even in the state you live in, or make a trip there to get these flying Dutchmans. You can make them at home and it tastes just as great.
  • Low carb: This Dutchman burger recipe is low-carb and perfect for those who are on a keto-friendly diet.
  • Delicious: This low-carb burger is made with caramelized onions instead of buns, or so tasty and juicy. You will crave making this regularly.
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ingredients you will need

  • Ground beef burger patties: I always use the leanest ground beef I can get my hands on. You may also use other types of meat like ground chicken. The whole idea is to use ground beef though.
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil: or you may also use avocado oil
  • Cheese slices of choice, divided- I love cheddar, American, or Provolone
  • Yellow onion, cut into 4 x 1/2 inch thick rounds: find large sizes for this to work.
  • Greek yogurt: I use this in place of Mayonnaise. You can use lite mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Relish or chopped pickles
  • Sugar or honey or agave
  • White wine vinegar: or lemon
  • Ketchup: can’t skip this.
  • Yellow mustard: or honey mustard
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How to make Flying Dutchman

Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Sprinkle your patties with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside to reach the room temp.

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Meanwhile, preheat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil and cook the onion rounds until golden brown on both sides. Add 2 of the cheese slices on 2 onion rounds and set aside on a plate. Cover to keep warm and help the cheese melt.

To the same preheated skillet, add the patties and cook until it start to get golden brown, then flip them and add the remaining cheese slices of 2 of your cooked patties. Continue to cook for 1 more minute, or just until the cheese starts to melt.

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Quickly assemble the burgers on a clean plate; Starting with the grilled onion without cheese as your base, stack the rest as follows: patty without cheese, the second patty with cheese, then finish off with the onion with cheese.

Serve with a drizzle of the yogurt sauce and enjoy while warm.

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Frequently asked question

What is a Flying Dutchman burger?

The Flying Dutchman Burger is invented by the Founder of In-N-Out, Harry Snider. It is made of 2 beef patties, with cheese slices, and no buns or condiments. The recipe was then adapted by many online on social media, and it started getting made using caramelized onion “patties” as buns.

What comes on the Flying Dutchman?

Flying Dutchman is made with 2 beef burger patties, cheese slices, and caramelized onions as buns. Most serve it with a homemade In-N-Out sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish.

How many patties come with Flying Dutchman?

The original flying Dutchman burger comes with 2 patties, and most make it that way. It is made with 2 pieces of sliced cheese in between the beef patties. Some may use 3 beef patties, but it should be 2.

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Storing and Reheating

  • Storing: To store leftovers, place them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may also freeze them for one month.
  • Reheating: you can either reheat the leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or you can also wrap them in foil and place them in a preheated oven for 5 minutes.
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Flying Dutchman Burger

A simple and easy copycat of In-N-Out's low carb and bunless flying dutchman made with lean ground beef, and sliced fried onions with a sweet and tangy sauce.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 634kcal

Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef burger patties 7% fat
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cheese slices of choice divided
  • 1 large yellow onion cut into 4 x 1/2 inch thick rounds

For IN-N-OUT sauce:

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or lite mayo
  • 3 tbsp relish or chopped pickles
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey or agave
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients, then refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Sprinkle your patties with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside to reach room temp.

  • Meanwhile, preheat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil and cook the onion rounds until golden brown on both sides. About 2-3 minutes per side.

  • Add 2 of the cheese slices on 2 onion rounds and set aside on a plate. Cover to keep warm and help the cheese melt.

  • To the same preheated skillet, add the patties and cook until it start to get golden brown for about 3 minutes per side, then flip them and add the remaining cheese slices of 2 of your cooked patties. Continue to cook for 1 more minute, or just until the cheese starts to melt.

  • Quickly assemble the burgers on a clean plate; Starting with the grilled onion without cheese as your base, stack the rest as follows: patty without cheese, the second patty with cheese, then finish off with the onion with cheese.

  • Serve with a drizzle of the yogurt sauce and enjoy while warm.

Notes

  • Do use large onions
  • You can use lean ground chicken or ground turkey.
  • Use any cheese of your choice like American, cheddar, or provolone.
  • Work with care. It is a bit messy and hard to handle when making. It is expected so just work slowly when assembling the burger.

Nutrition

Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 2085mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 6mg

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  1. John says

    Double check your assembly instructions and also include when and where to put the sauce?

    Reply

    • Rena Awada says

      Hi John, that was in step 6? How can I make it better? Also, the sauce can be served in between the patties or you can spoon it on the burger or dip the burger in sauce.

      Reply

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Flying Dutchman Burger (2024)

FAQs

What is a Flying Dutchman burger? ›

Harry Snyder the founder of in-n-out created the not-so-secret-menu item called the “Flying Dutchman” It comprises of two burger patties and two cheese slices without buns or condiments. This no buns, no fuss burger was later adapted when people started using caramelized onions for buns.

Is Flying Dutchman burger healthy? ›

A delicious low-carb and bunless burger recipe and perfect for those on a keto-diet. If you are on social media at all, chances are you have seen the viral videos of In-N-Outs flying Dutchman burgers all over TikTok and Instagram. It is all the rave and worth all the hype especially if you are on a low-carb diet.

What is special about Flying Dutchman? ›

The Flying Dutchman was an infamous supernatural ghost ship. Originally, the Dutchman held the sacred task of collecting all the poor souls who died at sea and ferrying them to the afterlife. During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Dutchman would become a ship feared by many across the seven seas.

What are roadkill fries from In-N-Out? ›

In-N-Out Secret Menu Fries

Hold the sauce and condiments—these fries will just be covered in melty American cheese. Roadkill Fries: When you can't choose between fries or a burger, get both. This combo will give you a basket of animal fries topped with a flying Dutchman (two burger patties and two cheese slices).

Is the Flying Dutchman burger real? ›

The viral Onion-Wrapped Burger from In-N-Out at home and even better! No bread buns but you won't be missing them at all. The onions are caramelized to perfection, filled with umami flavor, and way better than lettuce or tomato-wrapped burgers!

What is a burger at In-N-Out called with no bun? ›

Order your burger Protein Style and you'll get your burger sans bun, wrapped in lettuce instead. By far the most beloved In-N-Out menu hack is Animal Style. Order your Double Double (or your Grilled Cheese, Protein Style, etc.)

What is gorilla style at In-N-Out Burger? ›

What is Gorilla Style at In-N-Out? Also frequently called "Monkey Style" at In-N-Out, Gorilla Style refers to any burger with animal fries shoved in the middle. However, if you're planning on ordering this during your next In-N-Out Burger visit, be sure to tell the In-N-Out employee exactly what it is.

Does Five Guys have a secret menu? ›

1. Patty Melt. This tasty creation from the Five Guys secret menu is simply a classic sandwich with a cheese-smothered hamburger patty and a twist. It's loaded with extra cheese and grilled onions and the buns are grilled on a frying pan or griddle.

How many patties are in a Flying Dutchman? ›

meat and cheese fest. It goes by the name of the "Flying Dutchman," and it's the ultimate Atkin's-friendly menu item. Two slices of cheese melted between two burger patties. No hippie vegetables, no wimpy buns, just pure protein and fat.

Why is it called Five Guys? ›

Arlington, Virginia, 1986. Jerry and Janie Murrell gave their five sons a choice, 'Start a business or go to college?” The business route won and the family opened the first Five Guys – named after the five brothers.

Why is it called a Dutchman? ›

They coined the term “dutchman” to refer to the act of covering up sloppy workmanship, whether with a plaster veneer or a wooden patch. After a while, though, even the nativist English realized that wattle and daub was a huge hassle and the new technique was faster, cheaper AND allowed for more decorative detail.

Is the Flying Dutchman a real thing? ›

According to maritime legend, the Flying Dutchman can never be anchored, and anyone who sees the ship is doomed to sail the seven seas for eternity. Although the Flying Dutchman never existed, the story of the cursed ship became a legendary symbol of calamity for sailors.

What does Flying Dutchman mean in english? ›

Definition of 'Flying Dutchman'

1. a fabled Dutch sailor condemned to sail the seas off the Cape of Good Hope until Judgment Day. 2. his ghostly ship, considered a bad omen by sailors who think they see it.

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