Burgers tend to be the fan favorite at a barbecue because of their simplicity and versatility. You just can’t go wrong with the classic burger. They are so good that even a vegetarian craves them every now and again. Burgers are a food you can put on a menu that is guaranteed to satisfy most, if not all, of your guests, including kids. This burger recipe is beastly, yet sexy. It literally will explode in your mouth as the egg yolk pops and soaks into the bread. It is sweet, salty, smoky and has a bit of a kick at the end – that is if you can fit it all in your mouth. Don’t be scared of this swamp burger, it won’t bite.
- Serves: 4 servings
- Category: Mains
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 bacon slices
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons blueberry jam
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
- To make jalapeños, combine flour, seasoned salt and black pepper together. Toss jalapeño in flour mix, shake off excess flour and fry in canola oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- To cook bacon, place bacon slices on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
- To cook eggs, in a non-stick fry pan, spray with cooking spray and cook eggs over easy where the yolk is not overcooked and will pop if poked.
- To cook burgers, divide beef into four patties. Season with salt and pepper. Place on grill and cook for 10 minutes for a medium temperature, flipping about half way through. Place sliced cheese on each burger, close the lid of the grill for 1 minute. Burgers should be finished and cheese should be melted. Place sliced buns on the grill for just a second to toast. Set aside.
- To assemble burger, spread jam on the top of the bun. Place jalapeno slices on the jam. On the bottom half of the bun, place your burger with cheese, 2 slices of bacon and a fried egg.
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