Goat Cheese Guac Burgers with Cheddar and Caramelized Onions
User Reviews
5
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Servings
4 burgers
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Goat Cheese Guac Burgers with Cheddar and Caramelized Onions
Description
The recipe starts by caramelizing sweet onions in olive oil and butter slowly over low heat with salt and brown sugar, producing soft, deeply sweet onions. Ground beef is seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then divided into patties each stuffed with thick slices of goat cheese sealed inside. The stuffed patties are cooked, then topped with sharp cheddar cheese, which melts over the goat cheese filling adding another cheese dimension.
Alongside, a quick guacamole is prepared with mashed avocado, cilantro, diced onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and seasonings, providing fresh, bright contrast. A tangy BBQ mayo sauce combines mayo, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard for a smoky-spicy creaminess. The burgers are assembled on toasted Hawaiian rolls with spring greens, layering each component for balanced richness and freshness.
The integration of caramelized onions with tangy and creamy elements adds complexity, while the seeded goat cheese inside the patty ensures each bite is gooey and flavorful. This burger stands out due to the cheese-stuffed concept paired with complementary sauces and toppings.
Ingredients
caramelized onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 vidalia onion or sweet onions, sliced, large
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
quick guac
- 2 avocado mashed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons onion diced; sweet variety
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lime juice of 1
tangy BBQ mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
goat cheese stuffed burgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 ounces goat cheese cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (totally fine if they crumble a bit, log form, cold
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese sharp
- 2 cups spring greens
- 4 Hawaiian roll buns toasted
Instructions
caramelized onions
- Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add in the onions and the salt, stirring well to coat. Cover and let cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until golden and soft. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for another 10 minutes.
quick guac
- Mix all ingredients together until combined. Taste and season additionally if needed.
tangy BBQ mayo
- Whisk ingredients together until combined.
goat cheese stuffed burgers
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix gently to coat and then divide the beef into four equal sections. Bread apart each section and form it into two patties – one for the top and one for the bottom. Place a round of goat cheese in the center of one patty and cover it with the other patty, pressing gently around the edges to seal the goat cheese in. Repeat with remaining beef.
- At this point you can grill the burgers – I chose to use the skillet that the onions were cooked in. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Cook the burgers until your desired doneness (we like medium well, at least 4 minutes per side – but remember the goat cheese is inside!), and with 1 minute before they are finished, place a few cheddar slices on top.
- To assemble the burgers, spread a few tablespoons of guac on the bottom bun and place the burger on top. Cover with some caramelized onions, BBQ mayo and spring greens. Serve immediately!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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