Avocado Bacon Burger
Turn burger night into a gourmet experience with this Bacon Avocado Burger. The cilantro mayo is what takes it to the next level!
Ingredients
For the Cilantro Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper
For the Burgers and Toppings:
- 1 ⅓ pounds ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 2 avocados peeled, pitted and mashed
- 8 slices Oven Bacon
- 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 Roma tomato thinly sliced
- Pickled Jalapenos optional
Instructions
Make the Cilantro Mayo:
- In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic powder and salt and pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make the Burgers:
- Preheat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Using hands, form beef into four patties, being careful not to overwork the meat. Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper.
- Place burgers on hot grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F for medium rare, turning once. Add one slice of cheese to each burger in last minute of cooking.
- Lightly toast buns on grill if desired, and then spread Cilantro Mayo over bottom halves of buns. Spread mashed avocado over top halves of buns.
- Place burgers on bottom buns and top with bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeños, if using. Top with top halves of buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a juicier burger, choose a ground beef with a slightly higher fat content than the leanest options. For burgers, I prefer ground round, which is 85% lean / 15% fat.
- Customize the spice level by adding extra pickled jalapenos, or even sliced fresh jalapenos.
- Hate cilantro? Feel free to use basil instead, or just use plain mayo!
Calories: 1270kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 99g, Saturated Fat: 36g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g, Monounsaturated Fat: 35g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 305mg, Sodium: 1298mg, Potassium: 1099mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3344IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 5mg
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