Spicy Cajun-Candied Bacon Burger

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   Roasted Red Pepper Aioli: Process ingredients in food processor until pureed.

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   Refrigerate until ready to use.

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   Bacon: Place bacon in single layer in parchment-lined sheet pan.

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   Bake in 350 degrees F convection oven until almost done.

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   Remove from oven.

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   Transfer bacon to separate pan; reserve drippings in separate pan.

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   Refrigerate bacon and store drippings at room temperature until ready to use.

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   Burger Patties: Heat saute pan.

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   Add 4 tsp.

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    of the reserved bacon drippings (or 1 tsp.

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    of the reserved bacon drippings for trial recipe) and butter; cook until butter is melted.

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    Add onions; cook on medium-low heat until caramelized, stirring occasionally.

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    Stir in steak sauce.

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    Remove from heat; cool completely.

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    Combine ground chuck and onions; shape into 16 (6-oz.)

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    patties (or shape into 4 [6-oz.]

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    patties for trial recipe).

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    For each serving: Sprinkle 1 Tbsp.

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    Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt evenly onto both sides of 1 Burger Patty.

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    Grill to desired doneness.

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    Meanwhile, drizzle 1 Tbsp.

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    honey evenly over 2 cooked bacon slices; sprinkle with 1/8 tsp.

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    ground red pepper.

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    Broil until honey bubbles.

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    Toast cut sides of 1 bun.

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    Place 2 tomato slices, 2 lettuce leaves, 1 Burger and 2 Cajun Bacon Candy slices on bottom half of bun.

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    Spread 2 Tbsp.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Aioli onto top of bun; place over bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.