PEPPER CRUSTED BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Is it totally weird to not like the summer because of the heat, but LOVE the summer because of the amazing food?  Because if it’s weird, well then so am I!  When I think of the quintessential summer food… one that comes to mind is a great burger.  Whether you fire up the grill, switch on the broiler, or preheat your trusty cast iron skillet… it’s hard to go wrong with a delicious burger!  Especially juicy bacon cheeseburgers!

Those of you that know me, might be scratching your heads right now, because I just said that I loved cheeseburgers.  Usually, I prefer my burgers cheese-less.  Like my Coffee-Rubbed Burgers for instance.  I have a weird aversion to yellow cheeses and certain condiments, like ketchup.  For some reason, they just can’t exist together in my mouth.  I know, it’s kind of un-American right?  But this bacon cheeseburger is a whole ‘nother story!  I chose to use a Colby-Jack cheese, which is one of my favorites, and instead of going with the traditional ketchup and mustard combo, I made a quick and easy garlic aioli.

INGREDIENTS
GARLIC AIOLI:

• 2 cloves small garlic pressed or very finely minced (or 1 large clove)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh minced parsley

PEPPER CRUSTED BURGERS:

• 2 pounds ground beef I used 80/20
• 1 small sweet onion
• 1 Tbsp heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cracked black pepper
• Green leaf lettuce
• slices Colby-Jack cheese
• 8 slices bacon
• Sliced sweet onion
• Kings Hawaiian hamburger buns

INSTRUCTIONS

1. MAKE THE AIOLI:
2. In a small bowl, add pressed garlic and salt. Using a fork, mash until garlic becomes a paste.
3. Add mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and parsley and whisk until combined.
4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
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for full instruction please see : www.thechunkychef.com

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