Description
These Fig and Bacon Goat Cheese Burgers are packed with irresistible flavors! Featuring seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and creamy goat cheese, this simple prep brings comfort and deliciousness to your table, making it ideal for quick dinners or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 preferred
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 3 tablespoons herbed goat cheese, softened
- ¼ cup caramelized onions, warmed
- 1 small handful arugula
- 2 brioche buns, split and lightly toasted
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, lightly blanched or roasted, then mashed into a paste
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- optional: 1–2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon until smooth.
- Stir in garlic paste, salt, pepper, and herbs if using; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Divide ground beef into two portions; shape into patties with slight indentations in the center.
- Season both sides of patties with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat; oil grates as necessary.
- Grill burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is achieved.
- During the last minute, toast buns cut-side down on the grill.
- Spread lemon garlic aioli on the bottom buns.
- Layer arugula, grilled burger patty, goat cheese, fig jam, caramelized onions, and bacon.
- Finish with top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, use thick-cut bacon and fresh herbs in the aioli.
Feel free to substitute arugula with your favorite greens if desired.
Adjust the amount of fig jam based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 765
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg