Bacon Jam Burger

5 from 1 vote

This bacon jam burger features delectably sticky bacon jam and creamy Gruyere cheese oozing out of a pillowy soft bun with each juicy bite!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 737kcal

Cut raw bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet over medium high heat until crispy. Then remove and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the shallots and cook until tender.
Add bacon and all remaining ingredients into the skillet and simmer until the mixture is thickened and well combined. Then puree with an immersion blender until it reaches your desired consistency.

Working in batches, melt ~½ tablespoon butter in a skillet on medium heat and add buns, sliced side down to lightly toast. Remove from skillet when the sliced interior is golden brown and lightly toasted. Add more butter as needed as you toast the remainder of the buns.
Flatten ground chuck into round patties an inch larger than the size of the bun, as they will shrink when cooked. Salt and pepper each side and add to a separate skillet on medium high heat and cook until the top begins to turn a dark red, flip and top with cheese. Continue to cook until the burger is cooked through.
Place slice of lettuce on bottom bun, topped with slices of onion, then add burger patty and top with two tablespoons of bacon jam and cover with the upper bun.

Any leftover bacon jam can be kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.