Raspberry Basil Bacon Jam Cheeseburgers
Delicious grass fed burgers slathered in Raspberry Basil Bacon Jam, avocado, aged white cheese, arugula and a mustard aioli on a homemade brioche hamburger bun.
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Patties:
- 1 pound grass fed ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices aged white cheddar
- 4 Homemade Brioche hamburger buns or your choice of ready made buns
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 4 - 6 Tbsp Raspberry Basil Bacon Jam lukewarm warm
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Form ground beef into 4 thick patties — about ½ inch thick. Don't overwork the meat or squeeze it into a dense patty. Gently form, making a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb (this helps it cook evenly).
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Don't season until just before cooking — salt draws out moisture.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F if using gas).
- Lightly oil grill grates and place patties directly on grill.
- Cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking on the second side, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty.
- Cover grill briefly so cheese melts completely — about 1-2 minutes.
- While burgers finish, lightly butter and toast brioche buns on grill until golden brown — about 1 minute per side.
- Remove burgers and buns from grill.
To assemble:
- Place bottom brioche bun on plate.
- Add a handful of fresh arugula.
- Top with warm cheeseburger patty.
- Add avocado slices.
- Spread 1-1.5 tbsp Raspberry Basil Bacon Jam on top.
- Crown with top bun.
- Serve immediately while everything is warm.
Notes
- Meat quality matters. Use grass-fed beef if possible — it tastes better and has better texture. An 80/20 blend is ideal — enough fat for juiciness without being greasy.
- Cheese pairing: Aged white cheddar, blue cheese, aged gruyere, or Swiss all pair beautifully with the bacon jam. Skip mild cheese — these burgers have strong flavors that need a cheese that can stand up.
- Make ahead: Form patties up to 2 hours before grilling and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
- Bacon jam: You can make this ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Warm gently before serving, or serve at room temperature.
