# Decadent Duck Burgers The Curd-Ducken Juicy Lucy Has Quadruple Cheese and Duck Skin By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-lucy References: [firstwefeast](http://firstwefeast.com/eat/curd-ducken-juicy-lucy-recipe/) The turducken is a Frankenstein-esque Thanksgiving dish consisting of a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey, while the Juicy Lucy is a hamburger creation with cheese on the inside of the patty as well as grilled on top. The curd-ducken Juicy Lucy is the combination of these two masterpieces of modern cooking. The curd-ducken Juicy Lucy is a unique invention that may just become a [new Thanksgiving favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-feast-sandwich). It's just extreme enough to be blog-worthy, and also sounds completely delicious. To make the decadent Juicy Lucy burger, blue cheese-filled mozzarella balls are wrapped in provolone, which is in turn wrapped in cheddar. Then, the entire layered cheese construction is covered in [hamburger meat to become the patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-cheese-burger) of the Juicy Lucy. Finally, the patty is cooked in duck fat and topped with a piece of crispy duck skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Thanksgiving Fusion Dishes:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to create fusion dishes for Thanksgiving, such as the curd-ducken Juicy Lucy which combines the turducken and Juicy Lucy burger. - **Extreme Burgers:** Innovation opportunities exist for restaurants or food trucks to offer extreme burgers with unique and decadent ingredients, such as blue cheese-filled mozzarella balls, provolone and cheddar cheese, and cooked in duck fat with crispy duck skin toppings. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Fast food chains or independent restaurants can create gourmet versions of popular fast food items, providing customers with an elevated experience, similar to the Juicy Lucy burger created with high-quality ingredients and unique flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Service Industry:** Restaurants, catering companies, and food trucks can capitalize on the trend of decadent and unique offerings like the curd-ducken Juicy Lucy burger. - **Meat Processing Industry:** The meat processing industry has an opportunity to supply unique cuts of meat, such as duck fat and crispy duck skin for restaurants and food establishments. - **Specialty Cheese Industry:** Specialty cheese producers have a niche market for unique and creamy cheeses, such as blue cheese-filled mozzarella balls, which can be used to enhance the flavor profile of dishes like the curd-ducken Juicy Lucy burger. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Stuffed Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-lucy-burgers.md) - [Stacked Chef-Crafted Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-lucy-burger.md) - [Festive Turkey Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-stuffing-burgers.md) - [Extra-Meaty Diner Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-juicy-burger.md) - [Artisanal Duck-Made Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-duck-dumplings.md) - [Holiday Meal-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays-burger.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Duck Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-carnitas.md) - [Crunchy Truffle Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-crunch-burger.md) - [Savory Duck Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-sticks.md)