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

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Sour Cream

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

60 g

Canola

Directions:

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