Blt Bacon Burgers Food

BLT BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat charcoal or gas grill. In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients except cooking spray. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Spray patties with cooking spray, or lightly brush with oil.
• Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
• Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on bottom of each burger bun. Top each with lettuce, bacon, burger, avocado, tomato slice and bun top.

BLT BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese and ketchup. In a large bowl, mix tomato paste, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Serve burgers on buns with sauce, lettuce, bacon and, if desired, tomato. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

BLT BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain. Cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
• Holding one fourth of beef in your palm, make a depression in beef and add one fourth of bacon to depression. Pull beef over bacon to enclose completely, then flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick patty (4 inches in diameter). Make 3 more patties in same manner with remaining beef and bacon.
• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
• Season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 8 minutes total for medium-rare. (Burgers will continue to cook slightly after being removed from grill.)
• Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.

GRILLED BLT TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat (or preheat a grill pan or cast iron skillet indoors) and oil the grill grates.
• To a large bowl, add the turkey, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
• Form 4 patties; they will be very soft. If necessary, put them in the fridge as necessary to chill and firm up a bit.
• Place patties on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until burgers are cooked through.
• In the last approximately 2 minutes of cooking, top each burger with about 3 slices bacon (Tip - Buy precooked bacon and simply microwave it for about 1 minute to cook), cheese, and close the grill lid so the cheese melts.
• After cheese has melted, place the burgers on buns, top with lettuce, tomato, condiments, and serve immediately. Burgers are best warm and fresh.

BLT BURGERS WITH GARLICKY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels then crumble.
• In a mini food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, Chipotle and vinegar until finely chopped.
• Add the mayonnaise and puree until smooth.
• Add the bacon, season with salt and pepper and pulse just until combined.
• Form the meat into 4 patties and brush lightly with olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper and grill until desired doneness.
• Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Spread the mayonnaise on the cut sides of the rolls and set the burgers on the bottom halves.
• Top with the arugula, close and serve.

BLT BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat lightly oiled grill to 500-600° F.
• In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard.
• Season turkey patties with salt and pepper.
• Place patties on grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165° F throughout the patty.
• Spread mayonnaise mixture on cut sides of buns.
• Place turkey patties in buns and top each patty with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice and 2 bacon strips.
• *For food safety, cook to 165° F.

LETTUCE WRAPPED BLT BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the bacon and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Leave any bacon grease that's left in the pan to cook your burgers in. Set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the meat; Season with sea salt and pepper and stir well to combine. (If you love garlic, throw some minced garlic in there too.)
• Using your clean hands, shape into 4 equal patties about 1/2 - inch thick.
• In the same preheated skillet cook the burger patties for 3-5 minutes per side (for medium), or until they reach your desired doneness.
• To assemble your burgers, use large lettuce leaves (I like to double up the lettuce leaves so they are sturdier) and spread with about 1 teaspoon each mayonnaise and ketchup. Top with your burger patty, 1 slice of crispy bacon, pickles, 1 slice of tomato, red onion or pickled onion, and a bit of mustard.
• Wrap all the ingredients into the lettuce, pierce it with a large toothpick or a cocktail skewer to hold, and serve immediately!

BLT BURGER WITH BACON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Form the ground beef into 4 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper.
• Heat a grill, grill pan, or cast-iron skillet over high heat, adding the canola oil if applicable. Cook the patties for approximately 3 minutes, then flip and top with 1 slice of Cheddar (cover to melt). Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes for medium, or continue cooking to your desired doneness.
• Build the burgers by placing each cooked patty on a slice of toast. Top with the tomatoes, lettuce and Candied Bacon. Smear the top toast slices with the Bacon Mayonnaise and place on top of other ingredients. Serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cayenne and cinnamon. Place the bacon slices on a wire rack set over a rimmed sheet tray. Sprinkle each piece with half the sugar/spice mixture. Cook 10 minutes. Flip and sprinkle with the remaining sugar/spice mixture and cook an additional 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and allow to cool.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl. Stir in the bacon and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. Will keep for up to 1 day.

BLT BURGERS WITH BACON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Make the candied bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the brown sugar, cayenne and cinnamon in a small bowl. Arrange the bacon on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the sugar-spice mixture. Bake 10 minutes, then flip and sprinkle with the remaining sugar-spice mixture and bake 10 more minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and let cool.
• Make the bacon mayonnaise: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then finely dice. Whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl. Stir in the diced bacon and chives and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 1 day.
• Make the burgers: Form the ground beef into 4 equal-size patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle both sides of each patty liberally with salt and black pepper.
• Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat, then add the canola oil. Add the patties and cook about 3 minutes, then flip and top each with 1 slice cheddar. Cover and continue cooking 3 more minutes for medium rare.
• Build the burgers: Smear the bacon mayonnaise on the toast. Serve the patties on the toast with lettuce, tomato and the candied bacon.