Rochester Garbage Plate Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
2240 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Rochester Garbage Plate Recipe
Description
This recipe assembles the iconic Rochester Garbage Plate by grilling frozen hamburger patties to medium doneness, topping them with American cheese to melt. Crispy home fries and creamy macaroni salad provide contrasting textures and flavors as the base. The cheeseburgers are stacked atop these sides, then topped with raw chopped onions and a generous amount of local Rochester-style hot sauce.
The dish is traditionally served with buttered white bread to accompany the richness and provide a soft, mild contrast. Additional condiments such as ketchup and yellow mustard are optional. The combination creates a multi-element plate with layered textures and bold, spicy accents.
This hearty plate is an iconic local specialty and provides a filling, balanced meal with elements of starch, protein, and sauce in each bite.
Ingredients
- 6 cups macaroni salad click for recipe, classic
- 2 cups potato click for recipe, home fries, crispy
- 4 cups hot sauce click for recipe, Rochester style
- 12 hamburger patties frozen
- 12 lices American cheese
- 12 lices white bread
- butter softened, for buttering the bread
Condiments:
- ketchup
- yellow mustard
- onion chopped, raw
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to high heat. Grill each hamburger patty 5 minutes on each side for a medium burger. Top with cheese and allow to melt for 1 minute, remove.
- Now you are ready to build your magnificent Rochester Style Garbage Plate! Take a large scoop of home fries, place on one side of the plate. Next, take a large scoop of macaroni salad and place on the other side of the plate. Top with 1-2 cheeseburgers, then raw onions and Rochester hot sauce. Finish with any desired condiments and serve with a slice of buttered bread. Enjoy your Rochester Style Garbage Plate!
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2240kcal | 112% |
| Carbohydrates | 130g | 43% |
| Protein | 87g | 174% |
| Fat | 94g | 145% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 268mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1637mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 1725mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 641mg | 64% |
| Iron | 11.8mg | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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