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Blackened Pepper Cheeseburgers with Onion Rings and Bacon Aioli

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. 80/20 ground beef
  • Fresh Cracked Peppercorns
  • kosher salt
  • 6 lices gouda cheese
  • ½ Bag Alexia Crispy Onion Rings
  • 6 Buns
  • 2 C mayo
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 C Bacon minced
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prep a baking sheet with Alexia Crispy Onion Rings and bake as directed on the package.
  2. In a small bowl, add the mayo, lemon juice, bacon, and garlic powder. Stir gently to combine, then add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Separate the ground beef into 6, ¼ lb balls then pound out into patties sprinkle with salt. Cover with a thick layer of cracked peppercorns. Place the patties, pepper side down, on a griddle or grill pan preheated to medium-high and allow to sear for 3-4 minutes. Turn the temperature down to medium, then flip the patties and allow to cook for additional 5 minutes for medium and 7 for well done.
  4. Add a slice of gouda cheese to each patty, then place on a cut bun, top with onion rings and then the top bun, slathered with a generous helping of bacon aioli. Serve with a side of Alexia Sweet Potato Fries and the remaining bacon aioli for dipping.