Jalapeño Popper Smashburgers with Bacon Jam

Jalapeño Popper Smashburgers with Bacon Jam

from abrightmoment.com
45 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz.bacon (chopped into bits)
  • 1 largeyellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp.unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp.sea salt
  • 1jalapeño (chopped)
  • ½ cupstrawberry preserves (or jam)
  • 1 ½ lbs.ground beef
  • salt (to taste)
  • 2jalapeños (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tbsp.butter (or olive oil)
  • burger buns (toasted)
  • whipped cream cheese (softened)
  • sliced havarti cheese

Directions

To make the bacon jam:

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, sauté the chopped bacon until crispy and browned, about 8-9 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour out the bacon grease in the sink with running warm water.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and butter, then season with salt. Saute for 8-10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and stir until evaporated. Add the chopped jalapeños and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to LOW. Stir in the strawberry preserves and cooked bacon. Remove from heat and set aside.

To make the jalapeno popper smashburgers:

  1. 1

    Toast the burger buns. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter or olive oil to grease the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add a few jalapeños slices and burger patties. Season with salt. Place a square of parchment paper on top, then smash as flat as possible. Cook for 1 minute, then flip and add sliced havarti cheese to cook another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Layer the bottom of the toasted burger buns with softened whipped cream cheese, then the cheese smashburgers and bacon jam to sandwich with the top toasted bun. Enjoy warm!