Can you create the world's best mushroom blend burger?

(Photo: courtesy of Smspsy; graphic: Brooke Park)

The Mushroom Council and the Food Network have partnered on the Blended Burger Contest. The competition is open to all home cooks and food professionals. The grand prize — $10,000 to the home cook and $10,000 to the winning professional with the best recipes.

The rules are: "Create your original spin on a blended burger using at least 25% chopped mushrooms in the patty," according to the website. "Two tracks, two prizes. Show us what you got by submitting your own blended burger recipe ... for a chance to win big. Show off your delicious burger photos on Instagram using the hashtag #BlendedBurgerContest." 

Also, listen to this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode in which host Amy Sowder of PMG chats with Adriane Rippberger of Curious Plot marketing agency on how she's worked to make mushrooms trendier and more accessible to everyone.

Eligible mushroom varieties include store-bought white button, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster, beech, maitake, trumpet (king oyster) and lion’s mane (pom pom mushroom), according to the website.

We have a few recipe ideas we want your input on. Which recipe should we submit to the competition? Take the poll below to let us know. www.quiz-maker.com

 

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