Bacon Jam Burger

BBurger with bacon jam on an open burger bun with lettuce and cheese

Course: BBQ, beef

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon jam burger, bacon jam burgers

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Servings: servings

Calories: 496kcal

Author: Colleen Kennedy

A Bacon Jam Burger is a amazing! Elevate your next burger night with Bacon Jam Burgers. One bite and you will be hooked!

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Ingredients

1 pound (or more) ground chuck 80/20 see above for tips for the best burgers
S&P to taste however don't be shy
4 slices American cheese (or preferred cheese)
½ cup bacon jam more or less
4 potato rolls (or roll of choice)
Optional add on: Lettuce and or tomato

Instructions

Strat with ice cold ground beef. In a bowl, combine salt, pepper and ground beef. Mix just to combine with your clean hands. Don't over handle the meat.
Firmly pressing, form into patties ¼ pound or more in size. Or form into slider size. Press your knuckle in the center to create a divot.
Refrigerate until ready to grill.
Clean, oil and preheat your grill.
Grill, flipping halfway, until done to your liking (med-rare, medium or well). Just before pulling from the grill top with your desired cheese. (Do not press on the burgers with your spatula, you want to keep them juice).
Allow burgers to rest for a few minutes, assemble on buns, topping with bacon jam. Enjoy!

Notes

Estimating 2 TBS bacon jam at 75 calories. Depends on if its homemade or store-bought as well as how much you use. That needs to be added to the nutrition information shown.

I like bacon jam best after its fresh made. If you make it ahead of time for the burgers, simply warm it up gently in the microwave or stove, stirring occasionally.

If you have the ability to grind your own meat, its so worth it. The best burgers are made that way in my opinion.

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