BLT Burgers with Bacon Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: BLT Burgers with Bacon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Pinch of ground cinnamon; 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 3 slices thick-cut bacon; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 8 slices Texas toast, toasted; Romaine lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cinnamon
4 slices thick-cut bacon
3 slices thick-cut bacon
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices Texas toast, toasted
Romaine lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping

1
Make the candied bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the brown sugar, cayenne and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2
Arrange the bacon on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Sprinkle with half of the sugar-spice mixture.
4
Bake 10 minutes, then flip and sprinkle with the remaining sugar-spice mixture and bake 10 more minutes.
5
Remove the bacon from the oven and let cool.
6
Make the bacon mayonnaise: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes.
7
Drain on paper towels, then finely dice.
8
Whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl.
9
Stir in the diced bacon and chives and season with salt and black pepper.
10
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 1 day.
11
Make the burgers: Form the ground beef into 4 equal-size patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
12
Sprinkle both sides of each patty liberally with salt and black pepper.
13
Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat, then add the canola oil.
14
Add the patties and cook about 3 minutes, then flip and top each with 1 slice cheddar.
15
Cover and continue cooking 3 more minutes for medium rare.
16
Build the burgers: Smear the bacon mayonnaise on the toast.
17
Serve the patties on the toast with lettuce, tomato and the candied bacon.
18
Photograph by Steve Giralt

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, Pinch of cayenne pepper, Pinch of ground cinnamon, 4 slices thick-cut bacon, and more.

Yes, BLT Burgers with Bacon Mayonnaise falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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BLT Burgers with Bacon Mayonnaise

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