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Cheddar Bacon Burgers with Tomato Jam
Juicy, smoky, cheesy, and packed with tangy-sweet tomato onion jam, these burgers are a major upgrade from your usual backyard cookout. They're hearty, flavorful, and totally restaurant-worthy—no fancy tools or ingredients required.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 1h 10m👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Tomato Onion Jam
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook slowly until they begin to lightly caramelize, about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
olive oil1 tablespoon
3
Slice the tomatoes in half, squeeze out the seeds, and roughly chop.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan along with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, mustard powder, and chili flakes.
brown sugar1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)2 tablespoonsdry mustard powder1 teaspoon
5
Let the mixture simmer and cook down until it thickens, about 15–⏱️ 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6
Turn off the heat and allow the jam to cool. Transfer to a jar or container.
7
Make the Burgers
8
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
9
Arrange the bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake until crisp, about 15–⏱️ 20 minutes.
bacon (thick-sliced )8 slices
10
Transfer to paper towels to drain and set aside.
11
Divide the ground beef into 4 even portions. Gently shape each into a wide patty, making the center slightly thinner than the edges.
ground beef (freshly ground chuck or 80/20 )2 lbs
12
Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and pepper.
13
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Cook the burgers until nicely charred on one side.
14
Flip the burgers and top each with a slice of cheese. Close the grill (or cover the pan) to melt the cheese.
15
Cook to your desired doneness—medium with a pink center is recommended.
16
Assemble and Serve
17
Place each patty on a bun. Top with two slices of bacon and a generous smear of tomato onion jam.
bacon (thick-sliced )8 slices
18
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
1087 kcal
fat Content
78 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
2011 mg
protein Content
57 g
trans Fat Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
218 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
30 g
unsaturated Fat Content
39 g
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