Description
A delicious Bacon and Goat Cheese Aioli Burger topped with crispy onions that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lettuce and tomato for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, soak the sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour and paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the soaked onions in the flour mixture and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of bacon on each patty and top with goat cheese aioli.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bun, adding crispy onions, lettuce, and tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the aioli mixture.
- Substitute turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg