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There’s not many mushrooms… but otherwise it’s a solid big burger.

How many of you have succumbed to the countless terrible television commercials for Burger King’s new Mushroom and Swiss Steakhouse Burger? BK has made a mockery of Simon and Garfunkel. How dare they! Well, even those awful commercials were not enough to deter me from trying this new behemoth. Available for a limited time only, this burger offers up a new taste and unique ingredients worth trying.

The ‘Shroom and Swiss is a large flame-grilled Angus beef patty, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, crispy fried onions and A1 brand steak sauce. I don’t usually care for mushrooms on my burgers, so I was a little wary, but I’m glad I gave this sandwich a fair shot. If you’re not crazy about the idea of ’shrooms on your hamburger, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. They are very, very subtle, and there’s not many of them. Just enough to add a tiny bit of extra flavor. Of course if you’re a mushroom lover hoping for a big payoff, you’ll be disappointed by their small numbers, so buyer beware.

The flame-grilled Angus beef tastes good, and it’s huge, overhanging the bun. The patty is not exactly round, it’s more a rectangle shape. The tasty bun is corn dusted but maybe a tad undersized for the load it has to carry. There’s a good amount of melted Swiss cheese, though it’s mild enough to not be overpowering. The sharp tangy taste of the steak sauce gives this sandwich a different character than typical burgers, and it’s a nice match for BK’s blend of Angus beef. The sauce and crunchy fried onions are my favorite parts of the unique ingredients, but everything works in harmony.

I’ve ordered this burger twice and one thing that I immediately noticed both times was how greasy they were. Literally, there were pools of grease left behind after I was done eating. So be aware of the potential mess you are getting into, especially if you’re on-the-go. Also, the corn dusted bun will shed its corn dust all over the place, and there’s a TON of melted Swiss everywhere. Price wise, this burger is definitely on the expensive side. At $7.49 for the combo, and $5.09 for the sandwich alone, you might find a better deal elsewhere. To it’s credit, it’s a big hearty meal for the money.

So… if you’re a big mushroom lover, be warned there’s not many. However, if you’re tastes are similar to mine, this might be just the right amount. Your reaction to that point will determine whether it’s worth a shot. I was happy with this burger, but admit my expectations were not very high, and I found a small amount of mushrooms to be a good thing. I don’t see this sandwich being around much longer. It’s expensive and probably won’t be a big seller. While it’s still available, I recommend trying it, obviously not on the strength of it’s mushrooms, but just a big beefy burger with good tasting meat, cheese, crunchy onions and steak sauce. It’s a solid flavor combination.

Price: $5.09 / Website: BurgerKing.com

Fast Food Critic Score: B-

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Nutrition Facts - Burger king, Mushroom and Swiss Steakhouse Burger.

Calories - 840
Calories from Fat - 430
Total Fat - 48 grams
Carbs - 53 grams
Saturated Fat - 19 grams
Trans Fat - 2 grams
Cholesterol - 130 milligrams
Sodium - 1860 milligrams
Protein - 40 grams