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Sweet and Spicy Bacon Burger

This Sweet and Spicy Bacon Burger combines a tender patty with cheese, salty bacon, and a spicy and sweet sauce. It’s an easy recipe for dinner or party guests.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1059 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the sauce:
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons jarred or cooked jalapenos finely diced
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
For the burgers:
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 mix is best
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 4 lices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 lices cheddar cheese
  • 12 lices Cooked crispy bacon
  • 4 Tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large heavy bottom, skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
  2. While your skillet is heating, prepare your burger patties by combining the ground beef with salt and pepper and shaping 4 equal round patties and placing them aside.
  3. Once the skillet is heated, add the onions to the skillet with the butter and saute for about 5 minutes or until they start to caramelize and become brown. Remove the onions from skillet and set aside.
  4. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for approximately 6-9 minutes depending on your desired doneness. For some extra yummy flavor cook them in the grease from your bacon!
  5. Use a spatula to flip each burger patty and top with a slice of each cheese allowing it to cook for another 6-9 minutes while the burger finishes cooking and the cheese melts.
  6. While the cheese melts, prepare the sauce by mixing together the maple syrup, ketchup, jalapenos, BBQ sauce and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  7. Once your burgers are cooked, assemble them by spreading mayonnaise on the bottom bun, top with a burger, then caramelized onions, bacon, and drizzle with a generous amount of sweet and spicy sauce before adding the top bun.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Try making your burgers on the grill instead. It adds char and a smoky flavor that pairs well with the sweet and spicy sauce.
  • Prepare your components up to 24 hours in advance to make life easy when it’s time to cook. I love doing this if I’m throwing a party.
  • Make these burgers using ground beef, pork, veal, or turkey. You can even use a combination to add complex flavor and texture.
  • Try making your burgers on the grill instead. It adds char and a smoky flavor that pairs well with the sweet and spicy sauce.
  • Prepare your components up to 24 hours in advance to make life easy when it’s time to cook. I love doing this if I’m throwing a party.
  • Make these burgers using ground beef, pork, veal, or turkey. You can even use a combination to add complex flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1059kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 76g (117%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 28g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 2012mg (84%) Potassium 735mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 621IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 408mg (41%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1059

% Daily Value*

Calories 1059kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 76g 117%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 28g 140%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 2012mg 84%
Potassium 735mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 621IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 408mg 41%
Iron 5mg 28%

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