Homemade Mozza Burger (Style A&W)

Name: Homemade Mozza Burger (Style A&W)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Plats principaux Boeuf
Ingredients: 4 brioche burger buns; 4 g beef patty (125 g each, ideally 80% lean / 20% fat); 4 mozzarella cheese slices; 8 bacon slices; L frisée or iceberg lettuce (a few leaves); 8 tomato slices; 1 sliced white onion (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp smoked BBQ sauce (style Bull’s-Eye or homemade); 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp pickle juice (optional but recommended)

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

By Menucochon|

May 19, 2025

|Updated: Dec 20, 2025

The Mozza Burger or Mozzarella burger is a true institution for burger lovers in Quebec. Inspired by the classic from A&W, it delights with its melting mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and especially, its famous creamy and slightly smoked sauce. Recreate this legendary burger at home with simple ingredients, while adding your personal touch.

Preparation

Instructions

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Step 1
Prepare the A&W-style sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking (more smoky, spicy or sweet). Refrigerate.
Step 2
Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon slices in a skillet until they are crispy. Season with salt on paper towels.
Step 3
Form and cook the meatballs: Season the meatballs with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet or on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add a mozzarella slice to the center of each meatball to melt.
Step 4
Grill the buns: Cut the buns in half and grill them in a skillet or on a baking sheet, bottom side down.
Step 5
Assemble the Mozza burgers: Spread the sauce on both sides of the inside of the bun.
Step 6
Place a lettuce leaf at the bottom, followed by the meatball with cheese, bacon, tomatoes and onions.
Step 7
Place the top of the bun.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Vegetarian Mozza : Replace the beef crust with a vegetable crust (Beyond Meat or homemade) and use vegetarian bacon.

Spicy Mozza : Add some jalapeños or a touch of spicy sauce in the sauce.

Deluxe Mozzarella Burger : Add avocado slices or a sunny-side-up egg.

Different Cheese : Try with Swiss cheese, smoked Gouda or aged cheddar to vary the pleasures.

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Serving Suggestions

This Mozza Burger homemade is an explosion of flavors that pays tribute to the classic from A&W while leaving you room for personalization. Whether it's for a BBQ party, family dinner or simply to satisfy a comfort food craving, this burger will quickly become essential. Bon appétit !

Frequently Asked Questions

1 question about this recipe

For a taste even closer to the original, let the sauce rest at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before assembling the burger. The flavors will be more intense and well mixed.