Bacon Jam Burgers

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4.2

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 burgers

  • Calories

    1479 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Bacon Jam Burgers

These Bacon Jam Burgers garner rave reviews with the salty-sweet bacon jam that takes them to the next level, even if it does drip all over your hands. Be prepared to get messy.

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Ingredients

Servings

Burgers

  • 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Gruyere or Havarti cheese freshly grated or sliced

Assembly

  • 4 Brioche buns split
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups bacon jam
  • 4 thick slices of ripe tomatoes
  • 3-4 cups baby arugula
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Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil grill, if needed.
  2. Divide the meat into 4 large balls, then shape into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick patties slightly larger than the buns with your hands, taking care not to overwork the meat. Make a shallow depression in the center of each burger for more even cooking.
  3. Season the burgers with the salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Place the burgers on the grill directly over the flames or heat source and cook for 4-6 minutes without moving. Flip and grill on the other side for another 4-6 minutes until the burgers reach your desired degree of doneness. Divide the cheese between the burgers during last two minutes of grilling and close the lid so it can melt.
  5. While the burgers are grilling, stir the garlic into the melted butter. Brush the garlic butter onto the cut sides of the buns, then place them buttered side down on the grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
  6. To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the bacon jam on the bottom bun. Top with a thick slice of tomato, followed by the burger patty, more bacon jam, and a generous handful of arugula. Set the top bun in place and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The burger patties can be shaped up to 24 hours in advance, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated.
  • The bacon jam can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1479kcal (74%) Carbohydrates 133g (44%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 81g (125%) Saturated Fat 41g (205%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 347mg (116%) Sodium 1968mg (82%) Potassium 964mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 65g (130%) Vitamin A 2924IU (58%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 509mg (51%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1479 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1479kcal 74%
Carbohydrates 133g 44%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 81g 125%
Saturated Fat 41g 205%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 3g 150%
Cholesterol 347mg 116%
Sodium 1968mg 82%
Potassium 964mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 65g 130%
Vitamin A 2924IU 58%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 509mg 51%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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