Dinner Brought to You by Roy Rogers, Martha Stewart, Julia Childs, the Bealeton Farmer’s Market, My Sister, and Me!
My sister and I spent a week together relaxing and doing what we like to do best–chatting for hours; touring Main Street in Warrenton, Virginia; browsing through antique shops; shopping at the Bealeton farmer’s market; and cooking the fresh fruits and vegetables we purchased there. I took the opportunity to introduce my sister to my copycat version of Roy Rogers Double-R-Bar burgers. I haven’t seen a Roy Rogers restaurant in years, and I really had a craving for a good, ole’ Double-R.
My sister whipped up a batch of green beans almondine ala Julia Childs and I whipped up a batch of Mexican corn on the cob ala Martha Stewart. The burgers were fabulous–we topped them with shaved ham, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, mild horseradish sauce, and coleslaw–and the green beans and corn on the cob were out of this world. We rounded out the meal with the best cantaloupe we’d had all season. It was such a fabulous late summer meal that I just had to share it with all of you.
There’s still one more week before summer is over and the kids have go back to school. If you’re looking for a fabulous Labor Day meal to share with your family or friends, this combination is a must try. Recipes are provided below.
Copycat Double-R-Bar Burger Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Shaved ham
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Barbeque sauce
- Mild horseradish sauce
- Coleslaw (optional)
- Hamburger buns (I used Martin’s potato buns–my fave)
In a large skillet, cook the burgers over medium heat until they cooked medium well (no pink in the center). Top the burgers with two slices of shaved ham and a slice of cheddar cheese. Cover and allow the cheese to melt. Place on buns and top with BBQ sauce, horseradish sauce, and coleslaw.
Green Bean Almondine Ingredients
- Fresh, whole green beans
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Clean and snap the ends off of the green beans. Cook in a skillet with a small amount of water until the beans are crisp tender (about five minutes). Drain, remove from the pan, and set aside. Add the butter and slivered almonds to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the almonds are golden brown (about three minutes). Add the green beans back to the skillet; stir to coat. Cook until heated through.
Mexican Corn on the Cob Ingredients
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Corn on the cob, husks removed
- Butter
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Chili powder
- Lime wedges
Rub the corn with butter then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each ear in plastic wrap. Microwave until crisp tender (about 1-2 minutes for two ears). Remove plastic wrap. Brush corn with mayonnaise and roll in Parmesan cheese to coat. Sprinkle with chili powder. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
Oh wow, I remember Roy Rogers and the Double R burger, it was my favorite. I guess they are not around anymore haven’t seen them in eon’s. Sounds delicious!
It was my favorite, too. My copycat version was so easy and the taste was a ringer for the original.
They have the restaurants open in Maryland still. I at at one in Hagerstown md! It was great!!!!
I would eat at Roy Rogers sometimes when I lived in Gaithersburg MD!!! There was one near my work and they even had a salad bar!!
I used to like to order cole slaw as a side and I’d put it on my Double R burger. It was messy, but so good.
Honestly it was my favorite fast food place!! That sounds so good!!!
I tried a recipe from Cuisine Magazine. It was a cheeseburger (you could add ham) topped with homemade chow-chow sauce and homemade coleslaw. It was fabulous. I’ve made that recipe several times.
I remember the burger there that had ham on it, it was so good!! I’ll have to look that up. I also have to see what chow chow sauce is.
Funny. I see that issue of Cuisine Magazine is in my cabinet. Here’s the recipe for Chow-Chow: 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 3/4 cup minced red onion, 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish, drained. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2-3 minutes. Cool and chill until ready to serve. Pour over your your ham and cheddar cheeseburger and top with coleslaw. Delicious!
I’m going to make it thank you so much!!!
Awesome. Let me know what you think. That sauce is also good on Italian sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, and scrambled eggs.
Thank you!! Yes I will!!!
It’s a relish and I found lots of recipes!!
I found one in Alexandria, Va. had to stop there for a Double R burger.
A powerful trio Jill! 🙂
Powerful, indeed. LOL!
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There are still roy rogers here and there in the mid-atlantic and I read more are coming I get this sandwich whenever I go there. The only problem with your recipe is that there is not any cole slaw on the Double R Bar..
Ah, but you could buy cole slaw on the side and pile it on top of your Roy’s Double R Bar sandwich, which is how I always ate it. If you haven’t tried it, give it a try. It’s fab.