Habanero Parmesan Bacon Burger
Serves: 4
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
49
Sweetness
64
Sourness
47
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Cottage Cheese1 cup
Mayonnaise1 cup
Sour Cream1 tbsp
Red Onion (grated)1 tbsp
Parsley (chopped fresh)3 sprigs
Dill (fresh, chopped)1 clove
Garlic (minced)1130 g
Ground Sirloin (80/20)1 cup
Grated Parmesan60 g
CanolaDirections:
1
Add the diced bacon, peppers and the cheese
2
For the cheese spread: Place the cottage cheese in a blender and puree until smooth
3
Transfer the cottage cheese to a mixing bowl
4
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, parsley, dill and garlic, and fold together with a spatula
5
Keep refrigerated until needed
6
For the burgers: Cook the bacon three-quarters of the way, remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain any excess grease
7
When cool, cut into small pieces and set aside
8
Remove the stems from the peppers and halve them lengthwise
9
Scrape out the seeds (or leave them in if you like it HOT!) and finely dice
10
Set aside
11
Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl
12
Mix together by hand just until incorporated
13
Don't overwork the burger mixture, as it will make the burgers tough
14
Shape the burgers into five 8-ounce patties
15
Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides
16
Set the grill to high and cook the patties for 3 minutes on the first side, and then flip
17
Cook another 4 minutes for medium rare, or longer for desired temperature
18
Split the buns and brush with the oil
19
Toast the buns on the grill
20
Place some lettuce and tomato slices on the bottom half of the burger bun
21
Place the burger on top of the lettuce and tomatoes, then top the burger with a good amount of the cheese spread
22
Finish with the other half of the bun and serve with French fries