Gouda-Bacon Burger with Orange Marmalade & Caramelized Onions
- 4 Pre-Sliced Sesame Seed Brioche Buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 (1-ounce) slices Gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups spring mix greens
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 18 minutes or until onion is golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Cover to keep warm.
STEP 2
In separate large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 12 minutes or until crisp, turning occasionally; transfer to paper towel-lined plate to cool. Cut crosswise in half.
STEP 3
In large bowl, gently mix ground chuck, salt and pepper until well blended; do not overmix. Form mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
STEP 4
Place patties on hot grill rack; cover and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F, turning once. During last 2 minutes of cooking, top burgers with bacon and cheese, and place buns, cut side down, on hot grill rack; cover and cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted.
STEP 5
Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise; top with spring mix, burgers, marmalade, caramelized onions and top buns. Makes 4 burgers.
Enjoy your meal !
