Description
The Bacon Raspberry Swirl Burger is a unique and flavorful burger that combines the smoky goodness of crispy bacon with a sweet and tangy raspberry swirl sauce. This gourmet burger is perfect for those who love experimenting with bold flavors, offering a delightful mix of savory and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Arugula leaves (optional)
- Red onion slices (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Form the Patties: Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the meat into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Cook the Patties: In the same skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Prepare the Raspberry Swirl Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry jam and balsamic vinegar. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the top halves of the buns. Place a beef patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with crispy bacon and a generous swirl of raspberry sauce. Add arugula and red onion if desired.
- Serve: Top the burgers with the prepared buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a leaner option, turkey bacon can be used in place of regular bacon.
- Fresh raspberries can be used to create the sauce instead of raspberry jam by cooking them with sugar and balsamic vinegar.
- To make the burger gluten-free, use gluten-free buns and check that all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- The raspberry swirl sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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