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Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli
This Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli is a mouthful in every sense! A perfectly seasoned and grilled hamburger gets topped with rich havarti cheese, blueberry balsamic compote, red onions, arugula, and an easy basil aioli, all on a brioche bun. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any other day of the year!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1192 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Burgers
- 2 pounds 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef
- The Spice House Back of the Yards Spice Blend
Blueberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Basil Aioli
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup canola or olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Assembly
- 6 challah or brioche burger buns
- Basil aioli
- 6 lices havarti cheese
- 12 lices thick-cut cooked bacon
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
- sliced red onion
Instructions
Burgers
- Make six hamburger patties by shaping with your hands into 1/2-inch-thick patties about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Season well on both sides with seasoning blend.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Transfer hamburger patties to the hot grill grates and grill for 3-4 minutes on both sides for burgers that are medium-rare to medium. If you prefer your burgers to be closer to medium to medium-well done, cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side. Add cheese during the last minute or two of grilling so it can melt.
- Remove cooked burgers from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Blueberry Compote
- In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a broil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes, until berries have burst.
- In a small separate bowl, combine the water and cornstarch to make a slurry, then stir in to the blueberry compote. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Basil Aioli
- In a food processor or blender, process the basil, lemon juice, garlic, and oil until smooth, then add the mayonnaise and blend or stir to combine.
Assembly
- To assemble the burgers, arrange each burger on the bottom bun, then top with two slices cooked bacon, red onion, blueberry compote, and arugula. Spread the cut side of the top bun with basil aioli, then place on top of the burger. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is on page 151 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday!
Nutrition Information
Calories
1192kcal
(60%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
94g
(145%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
Monounsaturated Fat
36g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
1061mg
(44%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
413IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1192kcal | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 94g | 145% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1061mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 413IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.