How To Make UFO Burgers At Home! | Ballistic Burgers

[@BallisticBurgers]

Amazon link for burger press here: amzn.to/3OpyUkw

[@bobjohnson8169]

Gotta be honest Greg, you went out on a big limb on this one, and the one thing I can say is that you seemed genuinely surprised at the end result. It was a great watch and well worth your efforts. As usual, you bring creativity, realistic viewpoints and details to the table that make your channel a must watch! Thank you Greg. Bob from Texas!!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Bob. My reaction was legit, brother. It's a fun and versatile machine. Now, will I do every burger with this thing? No, but I will be using and experimenting with it. I have no regrets with this purchase at all. Cheers, Brother!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Interesting concept,I can see this contraption making a fine breakfast sandwich, Great Video

[@leedoss6905]

Not for that price.😢

[@13Voodoobilly69]

Scrambled Egg, Sausage gravy filling like a hand pie pot pie😋

[@BallisticBurgers]

The breakfast Sammy ideas are endless!

[@anakalamaui4673]

I just googled the Big Mac when first introduced in 1969, It was 45 cents, today $6.71 1.391% more everyone is in denial of INFLATION. flour, pickles, sesame seeds, cheese, beef, lettuce, onions, special sauce, have not changed only the greed of people.

[@leedoss6905]

You're looking through it through today's eye. In 1969 the minimum wage was $1.45 an hour. Probably no insurance either. Today the minimum wage is 7.75 an hour. So you get a Big Mac for every hour you work if you make minimum wage. And yes many states like Texas haven't raised the minimum wage. Californias minimum wage is 20 dollars an hour for fast food workers.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

This reminds me of the Pudgy Pie Maker that we use for campfire cooking in the UP of Michigan. You can pick them up for around 20 bucks ea. at Walmart :)

[@BallisticBurgers]

I have one of those, but I don't know if it's the right shape or depth. It's worth trying though.

[@resrussia]

You know it is good a suggestion when a Yooper and a Troll both offer the same suggestion.

[@MrImpact63]

I have some pie irons and thought they would work for this.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

@@resrussia haha...it ia indeed! Happy Thankagiving to you and yours friend.

[@etherdog]

That was fun, Greg! A thing nowadays in food is "will it waffle," and I guess you have one-upped that game.

[@Thrashzer]

And that "ice cream sandwich" is one of the ways they serve Gelato over in Sicily called "brioche con gelato"!

[@BallisticBurgers]

There are a lot of possibilities with this thing! Since I posted this video, KZbin is suggesting UFO Burger videos and the Gelato UFO has been one of them. Cheers!

[@lilluzzo82]

​@@BallisticBurgers Sicilian here. Look for "brioscia cu tuppu" (not brioche) or "brioscia con gelato"

[@ProPyroPower]

Nobody iknow ever made these, and you got the press aswell, now thats something to start a topic with when friends are over, im getting one if i can, Amazing video as always ! lovin it!

[@BallisticBurgers]

We've been having fun with it. Thanks for the comment!

[@frenchfriar]

I bet you could make great "fried pies" using canned pie fillings, like apple or cherry, and those large buns for crusts. For that matter, you could make them with refridgerated pie crust! Nice little hand pies.

[@JontyBlue67]

Great video and choices to use in the UFO machine! Makes me think of my boys growing up, they'd quite often make pie sandwiches, a cooked meat pie between two slices of bread, this would have been perfect, drop a hot cooked meat pie on a bun large enough to seal, add grated cheese, tomato sauce and some onion relish between the bun and pie, then go to town 😁

[@airford13]

this was cool! love a big mac, but also love to cook at home. great vid!

[@magahloou3583]

That was a FUN video! Thanks, Greg!

[@4seasonsbbq]

Well, now that is a nifty little press you have there. You could really make some good sammies with that. Have you made any using the square sandwich bread? Awesome video, Greg.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Ron. I have not tried square bread yet, but you can bet that I will!

[@kevcleaver]

I remember a toasted sandwich make from my childhood, clamp down on the sandwich and hold in the gas flame. Came out with a nice circular sealed sandwich. Kept us kids entertained.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Hey Greg😃UFO🛸the band came to mind🎸🎶That gadget is neat😁A UFO Big MacThank you for sharing this with us🙏🏻👍🏻Maybe do a UFO Squeeze Inn BurgerHappy upcoming Thanksgiving to you and your family🦃ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@BallisticBurgers]

Cheers, Fred! Thanks for watching, and you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well, bother!

[@richardpaterson7513]

Hey Greg, I'd put the burger in the press upside down to fit the dome shape and the slide the "bottom bun" slightly to the hinge side of the press so you get a "flatter press". What a concept...!! Thanks for the great content

[@kevinlott9626]

This reminds me of my waffle maker the way it flips over to lock. I NEED to order one now.😂 (...my pie irons accomplish basically the same thing.)Great channel, Greg..!

[@michaelcollier5164]

Perfect for making ham and cheese sandwiches.. or turkey gravy cranberry sauce sandwiches .... or use the mentioned pudgy pie maker mentioned below.

[@Wythaneye]

Thanks for the video! I also saw the UFO burger video a few years ago. I suspect the ones that they use are custom made. Very well done, finding a way to make them at home!

[@BallisticBurgers]

I was stoked when I saw this at a fairly reasonable price. Thanks for watching!

[@aeroplane_jellie]

Absolutely love this one Greg! I bought something off TEMU the other day! Will be buying this! Glad it’s in Celsius for me mate! 🇦🇺

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@stephengresham2052]

I love your channel and have followed you for a long time. I will say it was a lot easier when you posted ingredients. Easy to print out. I know you put a lot into each post. But that's my winge for the day. Keep it up. Still love ya.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Stephen. On the more in depth recipes, I try to post the ingredients and instructions in the description box. Are you talking about on screen or in the description box? I'll try and do better in the future if I've been dropping the ball.

[@davidclinton425]

THIS CHANNEL SHOULD HAVE WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS

[@zonacrs]

I was prepared for a major "meh" until I watched. This thing could pretty much elevate any fresh fast food burger and be a nice re-heat option for basic burgers without lettuce or tomato that are no longer fresh. Thought bubbles using the same buns presented. 1) Scoop the top bun slightly to make a 'bread bowl' for filling and put that side in facing down. 2) Fill with pork chile verde and cojita cheese. Carne asada, refried beans and cheese, chopped bbq, sloppy joe filling, Italian beef etc. Panini press meets sealed bun Torta maker if you will. 2 or 3 of those and some beer filled friends could be a lot of fun, or a complete disaster...

[@BallisticBurgers]

Great suggestion!

[@Symbolic789]

Awesome video! Been a fan and following since early Ballistic bbq days! The should clod is still one of my favorites to date. A series using this would be epic, some breakfast sandwich’s next would be killer!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you for the support! I have a few video ideas (like a chili cheese dog) that will make it over to the other channel. Cheers!

[@razorboyXVII]

Newish subscriber. I'm so happy to have found this channel! Greg, you are one of the nicest, most genuine people out there. Thank you so much for these reviews! 🍔🙂👍

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, brother! I appreciate the comment!

[@battiekoda]

Wow! I've never seen a Big Mac look that nice!! Then again, it's been over a decade since the last time I had one...

[@BallisticBurgers]

Family owned franchise with good management. They never disappoint with the burger builds.

[@sallysue5918]

There was a UFO burger drive in hamburger place in Billings, MT 40 - 50 years ago. My friend from Billings missed them when he moved to Seattle area. I tried them and didn't like them, they were still there 20 or so years ago. The thing I didn't like about them was they put the meat in the bun raw and it got all that grey juice from the burger patty cooking. This one looks good.

[@tommyb7973]

Thanks B.B.! That press griddle looks amazing!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for watching Tommy!

[@Thrashzer]

It's OK Greg, you're always first in our books!

[@BallisticBurgers]

I appreciate that brother!

[@MrRatFinkster]

It’s kinda like a sandwich press for camping - which make the best breakfast sandwiches ever!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Exactly!

[@toddshook1765]

Looks like a novelty item but I like it; looks like you can have fun with it. I can see making pizza pockets, breakfast sandwiches, or others and freezing and microwaving for on the go or kids snack pockets.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Novelty item for sure. But, it's been fun experimenting with it.

[@garryhammond3117]

Greg - I LOVE the idea of a sealed bun ith whtever is inside (almost like an eggroll, or a mini calazone). Looks like a GREAT way to reheat a Big Mac! - Now you need to try your own better copycat BigMac in this unit! - lol - Cheers!

[@scpvrr]

Just a small twist on the old school grilled cheese press that we used,over a campfire 50 years ago.

[@bobbicatton]

What a fun gadget! Even the Big Mac looked pretty good that way👍😊

[@BallisticBurgers]

LOL! It did look pretty darn good! Thank you, Bobbi!

[@joewhite917]

Two all beef patties, pickles, cheese, special sauce on a sesame bun

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I wonder what would happen if you used some type of cake in that, and tried putting the ice cream inside of it?Also, I imagine that would make a pretty lagre takoyaki (octopus dumpling ). When I think of UFOs, I think of sci-fi, and space exploration, because I like Star Trek and Star Wars, and one of my relatives is an astronaut. Cheers, Greg! 👍👍✌️🍔

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks, Dwayne. That's a great idea trying cake... I'm thinking some type of sponge cake or maybe angle food? I'll give that a go. Cheers!

[@thnksno]

Just a thought. If you build the burger or desert backwards. The bun top, now the bottom, can be centered more easily. Then, center the bottom, and maybe the rim will be more equal. You're going to flip it anyway to lock the griddles.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Good suggestion. I'll give that a try. Thanks!

[@michaelduncan2759]

Awesome Greg you have made me want to get one of these just to play around with it. Would be a great torta maker. I wonder what would happen if you lightly spritzed the outside of the bun prior to the cook in the UFO maker?

[@captainmarbles1]

It looks more like one of those pocket sandwich makers. You know, the ones with the triangular pockets next to each other forming a square, two of them, top and bottom, where you'd grease that, put your bread and fillings and top it with another slice of bread, then close it and cook it and your sandwich would be all sealed like a Hot Pocket.

[@williamparker8318]

When I was a youngster my parents had a round pie iron that we took camping. Lots of fun. As far as your Bananas Foster Sandwich, try oversized white bread slices and a oversized SS ring the diameter of your press to cut the bread to size. Use some Orange Powder on one bead slice and chocolate powder on the other slice. Assemble with ice cream, bananas, and touch of chocolate sauce. Cheers

[@BallisticBurgers]

Sounds amazing! I have one of those pie irons, but it makes two triangular pies. I'll try your idea with the bread in this UFO thing. Cheers!

[@RorysRamblings]

Love it! Please do Malaysian Ramly burger!

[@Mickcotton]

😂. Make a Hodad’s UFO Burger 🍔 👍✅🙏. Have A Great Thanksgiving 🥂Cheers

[@SimplisticsBBQ]

Very interesting Greg.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jessegudino62]

You should check out Burger Bar from San Jose Ca. Been in business since 1950 would love to see your work on this iconic Bay Area establishment

[@waynelyles9475]

Use 2 top buns..looks great

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

A Whopper bun is wider than a Big Mac's and would probably fuse better, if you are up for another challenge... ;)

[@mikeheifort4272]

Seams like it would be better to put the burger in upside down then press

[@BallisticBurgers]

I'll give that a try. Thanks!

[@Docstantinople]

I just had an idea. A UFO monte cristo would be good in that device.

[@darksidemachining]

Good video. Will be standing by when you put that pressing device as a lottery giveaway for your subscribers. 😊

[@BallisticBurgers]

That could happen!

[@resrussia]

I enjoy Ballistic Hamburger channel. I suspect you could do something similar using a campfire pie iron ( i think they cost around $30-$40). Your might also the banana split veriosn using a Choux pastry ( cream puff).

[@BallisticBurgers]

I have one of those Campfire Pie Irons. It's worth trying, but I suspect the one I have is too shallow. Thanks for watching and the Choux suggesting. I'll give it a try!

[@tech1238]

That looks like a fun burger

[@BallisticBurgers]

It's fun waiting to see if it will work or not.

[@barryd0wl1ng]

Like we could leave when you’re about to UFO a Big Mac!

[@bcreighton]

I came close to ordering those a few years ago.

[@Scott924m]

2 things you should have taken a big mac and replaced the top and bottom bun I wonder if you can make a KFC style chicken sandwich with two breaded chicken breasts and whatever inside cheese bacon ect,

[@BallisticBurgers]

The KFC would be interesting. I didn't want to change anything on the Big Mac. I wanted to go straight from the box to the press, but that is a good idea!

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Greg, thats awesome lol, i did pur a Burger in a waffle iron once, just once lol, it eas a mess, i ate it tho lol. I see how can have fun with it tho. The big mac looks like improvement lol, wondered about the sauce.. i wont be investing tho, I can barely make burgers without assistance from nurse now.. hope you and family have s happy Thanksgiving, i spatchcocked the turkey today snd seadoned it, fridge overnight, inject before oven tomorrow.. thats all im doing, everyone else can do it lol. Wheelchair takes up too much space..i gotta know how get new hat? Mine worn out and people see top head first lol. tyvm tc 🍔

[@chriskeller5113]

I would love your take on a Louis Lunch burger.

[@BallisticBurgers]

I did a copycat on Ballistic BBQ years ago. It's a good simple burger and I should probably shoot an updated version for this channel.

[@8ullfrog]

Sam doesn't push products. He even covers the branding on his equipment and ingredients.

[@traviswalker8933]

Not all equipment. The branding on his smokers and grills isn't covered. The kitchen ware he is using now carries his own branding these days.

[@BallisticBurgers]

He covers the branding on equipment he's not getting paid to use. This wasn't a paid video by the way, I paid for everything in this video. I just wanted to make sure a viewer could find this thing online if they wanted to buy one.

[@13Voodoobilly69]

I am thinking that simply pressing a Big Mac in a panini press or manually on a cast iron pan would yield similar results. Now I have to try it!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Lemme' know what happens. Cheers!

[@Danny-wu8ex]

New subscriber.😀

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Danny!

[@MrDanbecker]

Smart .. 🙂👍🥂

[@chriskeller5113]

Very cool! How about a tuna melt?

[@BallisticBurgers]

Great call! That would be really good!

[@robertwayman7974]

You could try making a grilled cheese sandwich completely in the press.

[@BallisticBurgers]

I will give that a try. I'm guessing I'd have to lower the temp so it could cook long enough to melt the cheese without burning the bread.

[@igiveupfine]

holy shit. i had been really hoping for a way to make something like this at home. panini press things at home just need a plate swap out for this. that or waffle makers. because that is just a waffle maker with a different insert.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Fun little gadget.

[@brianboe3774]

Well dam …. The bun is bigger than the bun hahahahahaha …. Brings back the old Wendy’s commercial ….. where’s the BEEF!, haha

[@dKJustwon]

It's a circular jaffle! Pretty sure I've seen you do one before Greg, but if that term is foreign to you I'd love to see a proper jaffle burger!

[@badralnimr8063]

Try the banana split with sandwich bread

[@wcam7822]

next instead of banana split in a bun... try waffles or pancakes as the "bun"

[@BallisticBurgers]

Good call!

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awsum!!!!!!”;-)”🍔

[@jeffhaddox2239]

Now ufo sloppy joes 😂

[@chriss8206]

Boy, if george foreman sees this video, we gonna have ufo burgers everywhere

[@BallisticBurgers]

Works for me!

[@grlmgor]

This would be a good device to make *Apple pie*

[@LuoJun2]

That burger reminds me of Clara Pellar. “Where’s the BEEF?!!”

[@BallisticBurgers]

LOL! Yup! I'm still wondering where it is!

[@The_Monkey_King]

I’m dubious about the quality of the Teflon coating.

[@mrmoshpotato]

You're right - for a Big Mac, that looks really well constructed.

[@BallisticBurgers]

That Micky-D's is a family owned franchise, and I suspect the manager has high standards. They seem to take pride in their builds.

[@bigbluemsp]

There's a halal burger truck in Dearborn, MI that has them. They make awesome burgers

[@BallisticBurgers]

Very cool. I'll have to look them up. I have a friend that owns a burger joint and I'm going to pitch adding this to his menu.

[@hoopztube]

Aussies watching this going, Thats just a Jaffle maker.......

[@mikeflorence8655]

Hi Greg, it's Mike and I trust you and your good lady are well. OK, you've treated us so well this year with very memorable iconic Burgers. In contrast, I think this is a very interesting fun Burger and I will give it a try. YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT BUYING FROM TEMU. I've bought quite a few items from Temu and learned my lesson about getting good value. McDonalds has a massive home delivery service here in the UK and the delivery always arrives cold. So, I really enjoyed you upgrading a Big Mac. Their Double 1/4 Pounder with Cheese would fit well in this clever machine. Yep, I do like the fiersome Totem Pole keeping several eyes on you and us !!! Cheers Greg, Mike.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Mike! I was thinking about making breakfast sandwiches and then freezing them for later use. I think you're right about that Double 1/4 Pounder.

[@Kevin_747]

Fun gadget to fool around with a few times then put it away. Later you end up giving it to Goodwill.

[@BallisticBurgers]

You could be right. We can check in on the status of this thing in about a year.

[@leedoss6905]

Liverwurst fresh onion and blue cheese with spicy German mustard.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Man... I haven't had liverwurst since I was a kid... Not a huge fan of liver, brother!

[@kennymsd]

C° to F°... 200*1.8= 360 +32 =392f°.. for those looking for the maths... lol

[@Frie_Jemi]

Personal tip: I no longer buy Big Macs i instead order two double cheeseburgers dressed as Big Macs, then remove one bottom bun and combine. Much better meet to bread ratio and it's 50-cents cheaper than the Big Mac

[@BallisticBurgers]

Great Micky-D hack! I'll try that next time I go there.

[@davidclinton425]

IN AND OUT UFO BURGER?

[@leedoss6905]

The big Mac looks like a hockey buck. How can a company charge 6 something for that thing.

[@BallisticBurgers]

I was asking myself the same question!

[@chriss8206]

It's called the alien by george foreman, l o l

[@ingemar_von_zweigbergk]

funny burger

[@mattkelley277]

It's not a banana split without strawberry and pineapple topping.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Next time!

[@redbeard36]

I didn't know they sold anything for over $100 on Temu.😂

[@BallisticBurgers]

They do, especially things like generators and such.

[@joeburns1571]

Try using flour tortillas for your experiments

[@BallisticBurgers]

It's worth trying, not sure if they would weld together though. I'll give it a try.

[@wildfotoz]

I bet a whopper would be big enough for that.

[@Jdcie]

Make a torta in that sucker!!!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Good call!

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

Chili Burger

[@BallisticBurgers]

Good call. I want to do a chili dog too. Cheers!

[@markplacek6657]

I love big Mac's I b don't bye them anymore

[@BallisticBurgers]

Yeah, they've become way too expensive!

[@matbowden9156]

Discontinued item 😢

[@BallisticBurgers]

Here it is. This is the one I bought at an inflated price, I I'd come back later and just do a search for "UFO Burger Machine." Temu is a strange sight. www.temu.com/--commercial-nonstick-electric-burger-waffle-maker-machine-stainless-steel-household--maker-110v-1000w-g-601099592133173.html?_oak_mp_inf=ELXUp72m1ogBGiBlYjUzZjA0YWU4OWM0ZTVjYjZkM2FlYmI3ZThjNmYxZCCQquuLtjI%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Fopen%2F2024-06-12%2F1718176752968-91539f37ada84c2f80dc9c0bbfe52a5e-goods.jpeg&spec_gallery_id=2181843199&refer_page_sn=10009&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MTg4NjI&_oak_gallery_order=410347843%2C835655225%2C1284744898%2C2033349056%2C368265629&search_key=UFO%20Burger%20machine&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_sessn_id=ra8zfnnye6&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1732507260631_s5jqfv4eed

[@ww6156]

It's a jaffle maker

[@joshhoffman1975]

Not for me, I dont get it! 🚫🛸👽

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidk4225]

You talk to much without preparing it!

[@jweider007]

The better McDonald's burger would be a quarter pounder with cheese deluxe with Mac sauce instead of mayo, mustard and ketchup. It would be the same as a big Mac except it would have a larger patty and the beef is fresh not frozen.

[@BallisticBurgers]

100%. I wanted to try the Big Mac, simply because it's so iconic and the club level slice of bun in the center. The 1/4 pounder would most likely have yielded better results. Cheers!