Bacon Jam Burger Gouda (Print Format)
Tender beef, gouda cheese, sweet bacon jam, and crispy bacon stacked on a soft golden bun.
# Ingredients:
→ Bacon Jam Ingredients
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1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Burger Ingredients
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1/2 pound bacon, whole slices
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1 pound lean ground beef
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4 slices gouda or American cheese
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4 hamburger buns
# Steps:
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Cut 1/2 pound of bacon into 1-inch pieces and reserve the remaining bacon. Saute diced bacon and onions in a skillet until bacon is cooked and onions are softened. Remove all but about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Boil the mixture, stirring, until it reaches a jam-like consistency. Transfer to a jar and set aside.
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Spread the reserved bacon slices on a sheet pan lined with foil. Place in a cold oven, set to 400°F, and bake until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and black pepper. Cook the patties using your preferred method (grill, pan-fry, or bake) until desired doneness is reached. Place cheese slices on patties about 1 minute before removing them from heat to allow melting.
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To assemble, layer the bottom bun with a burger patty topped with melted cheese, bacon jam, crispy bacon slices, and then the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy.
# Tips:
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You’ll have leftover bacon jam, which can be refrigerated for later use.
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Nutritional information assumes the use of half the bacon jam.