Grilled Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Bison Burger Recipe

Name: Grilled Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Bison Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 thick slices applewood smoked, nitrate-free bacon; 4 ounces of blue cheese, crumbled; 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced; sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 large or 2 small avocados, sliced 1/3 inch thick; balsamic vinegar, for brushing on the avocado slices; extra-virgin olive oil for oiling grilling pan; 1 1/2 pounds ground bison; 6 whole-grain hamburger buns, split; Canola mayonnaise; 6 lettuce leaves; 6 large tomato slices, 1/4-inch-thick; sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

9 thick slices applewood smoked, nitrate-free bacon
4 ounces of blue cheese, crumbled
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 large or 2 small avocados, sliced 1/3 inch thick
balsamic vinegar, for brushing on the avocado slices
extra-virgin olive oil for oiling grilling pan
1 1/2 pounds ground bison
6 whole-grain hamburger buns, split
Canola mayonnaise
6 lettuce leaves
6 large tomato slices, 1/4-inch-thick
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat removing 3 slices while still soft and cooking the remaining 6 slices until crispy. Transfer bacon from pan to a paper towel-lined plate leaving the rendered oil in the pan. Chop 3 slices of the still soft bacon for meat patty. Break 6 crispy bacon slices in half.
2
Discard bacon oil leaving about 1 teaspoon of bacon oil and drippings in skillet. Add the onion, salt and pepper to the rendered bacon drippings. Cook the onion until soft and caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high. To make the patties, form the ground bison into 12 thin, round patties. Divide chopped bacon and blue cheese between 6 of the patties, then top each with one of the remaining patties. Pinch the edges of each patty closed to seal well. Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the patties on the grill and cook until desired doneness. During the final minutes of grilling the patties, brush the avocado slices with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on lightly oiled grilling pan and grill alongside the patties for 1 to 2 minutes, turning as necessary. When the avocados are nicely grilled, remove from the grill. Place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the grill rack to toast lightly.
4
To assemble the burgers, spread mayonnaise over the toasted buns. On each bun, place a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, a meat patty, caramelized onions, 2 avocado slices, and 2 halved pieces of 1 bacon slice. Top with bun.

1635

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 thick slices applewood smoked, nitrate-free bacon, 4 ounces of blue cheese, crumbled, 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Grilled Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Bison Burger 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.

Grilled Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Bison Burger

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