Open Faced Brunch Burger With Bacon And Aioli Recipes

BRUNCH BURGER

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in batches in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Do not wipe out the skillet.
• Shape the ground beef with your hands into 4 round patties about 1 1/2 inches thick and season each burger on both sides with the salt and pepper. Make a divot in the center of each burger. Put the burgers in the skillet with the bacon fat, divot-side up (see Cook's Note). Cook the burgers over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 8 minutes total. Use a heatproof spoon to remove some of the bacon fat from the skillet as the burgers cook if desired.
• Top each burger with 2 slices of the cheese. Carefully add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and immediately cover tightly with a lid. Count to 10. Lift the lid or dome to make sure that the cheese is totally melted (if not, cover again and count 5 seconds longer). Transfer the burgers to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully crack 2 eggs into two small bowls. Add the eggs to the pan, season with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1 to 2 minutes to "baste"; the yolk should still be runny. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 2 eggs.
• Stir together the ketchup and hot sauce in a small bowl.
• Toast the buns in a toaster. Spread the spicy ketchup on the top bun. Place the burgers on the bottom buns and top each with a fried egg and 2 strips of crispy bacon. Close the burgers and serve with more spicy ketchup if desired.

OPEN-FACED BRUNCH BURGER WITH BACON AND AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli: Whisk the egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a medium bowl. Combine the canola oil and olive oil in a spouted measuring cup. Fold a damp kitchen towel in half and place the bowl on top to anchor. Begin whisking in the oil, a few drops at a time, until the aioli is smooth and thick, increasing the stream when about a third of the oil has been incorporated. Season with salt and hot sauce and more lemon juice if needed. If the aioli is still very thick, whisk in a teaspoon or two of water. Refrigerate while you make the burgers.
• For the burgers: Combine the beef and pork in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties about 1-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Sprinkle the top side with salt.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan. Return the pan to medium heat and add the burgers, salted side down. Sprinkle the tops with salt and cook, flipping once, until completely cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding a cheese slice to each in the last minute.
• While the burgers cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, break in the eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve, spread the aioli on the sourdough toast. Top each piece of toast with a burger, then a fried egg. Top each with 2 slices of bacon.

OPEN-FACED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheese, green pepper, milk, mustard and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well; shape into six patties. , Spread cut sides of buns with butter; top each with a patty. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 14-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.

BACON TURKEY BURGERS WITH PINEAPPLE AIOLI

Steps:

• For the Pineapple Aioli, mix 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple, reserved 1 tablespoon pineapple juice, mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Mix ground turkey, 1/3 cup crushed pineapple and 1 tablespoon Seasoning in medium bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties.
• Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F). Serve burgers on rolls with Pineapple Aioli.
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GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHEDDAR AND SMOKY AIOLI

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1 1/2 minutes. Cool. Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle. Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and ground spices in small bowl. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• Place turkey in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons aioli; mix gently. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each into scant 3/4-inch thick patty, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Using thumb, make small indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper. Brush onion slices and bell pepper pieces with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill onions and bell peppers until soft and charred, about 4 minutes per side.
• Grill turkey burgers 5 minutes. Turn over; grill until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Top each burger with 1 cheese slice and grill until meat is cooked through and cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place 1 turkey burger on each of 4 bun bottoms. Arrange grilled red pepper pieces, then grilled red onion slices over. Top each with dollop of aioli and some arugula. Cover burgers with bun tops and serve with pickle wedges and corn chips.