California Burger
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
1103 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
California Burger
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Sink your teeth into a flavorful California Burger made with a perfectly seasoned burger patty, white cheddar cheese, avocado and bacon jam! With 95% of avocados in the US grown in California, you truly can't have a California burger without plenty of creamy avocado. Pair it with melty cheese and salty bacon to create a burger recipe you'll come back to over and over again!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning click link for the recipe
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 4 lices White Cheddar Cheese
- 4 Brioche buns
- 2 avocados sliced in half, pit removed, and smashed
- 4 leaves butter lettuce
- 4 large tomato slices
- ½ cup bacon jam click link for the recipe
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, hamburger seasoning and worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into 4 burger patties, about ½ inch thick.
- Preheat an outdoor grill, or grill pan on the stove, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties and cook for 5 minutes per side.
- During the last minute of cooking time, top each of the patties with a slice of cheese.
- Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest on a cutting board.
- Place the buns on the grill, or in the hot skillet, and toast.
- Remove the buns from the grill, spoon bacon jam on the bottom buns and mashed avocado on the top buns. Place the burgers on top of the bacon jam, add a lettuce leaf and sliced tomato, then top with the bun with smashed avocado.
Notes
- You can replace the bacon jam with burger sauce and caramelized onions. You can also simply replace it with ketchup, mayo or mustard, and add raw onions or pickles, if you'd like.
- This recipe can be made on the stove. No grill? No problem! Simply cook the burgers on a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or the heaviest skillet you have available. Place the skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat and cook for the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side. Add the sliced cheese on top during the last 1-2 minutes of cook time.
- Do not immediately place the burgers on the buns when removing them from the grill! This is a common mistake people make when preparing burgers, and one that I did for years. By placing the toasted buns and grilled burgers on separate plates, you allow the juices to redistribute throughout the burgers and not just soak right into the buns. I recommend waiting 5 minutes before assembling the burgers. Just like you rest a steak, resting burgers makes them more juicy and flavorful! And this process prevents your buns from getting soggy, so it’s a win-win!
- Cooking a one inch thick burger for 4-5 minutes per side over medium-high heat will result in a medium burger. If you’d like your burger medium-well, add 1 minute per side. If you’d like well-done burgers, cook them for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Always make sure your grill is hot before adding the burgers. Adding burgers (or any food for that matter) to a hot grill is important for cooking safety. It will also give you a beautiful sear on the outside, while keeping the burgers super juicy on the inside. Burgers should be cooked over medium-high heat, between 350-400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Never flatten the burgers with a spatula while they’re on the grill. This will release all of the juicy flavor in the middle of the burger, creating a hamburger that’s less flavorful and juicy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1103kcal
(55%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
77g
(118%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
271mg
(90%)
Sodium
1445mg
(60%)
Potassium
1060mg
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2112mg
(42%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1103kcal | 55% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 77g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 271mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1445mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1060mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2112mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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