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Brie Burger with Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam

Casey Rooney
A true gourmet burger at home! This burger is topped with melted Brie, then slathered with a delicious bacon and caramelized onion jam and peppery arugula!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 951 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the burgers

  • 1.5 lbs. ground beef (80% lean)
  • 8 oz Brie, cut into 1/4" slices (about 16 slices total)
  • 4 brioche buns
  • salt/pepper
  • arugula for topping

For the bacon/onion jam

  • 4 slices bacon chopped into 1/4" pieces
  • 4 cups sweet onions, diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add chopped bacon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels (reserve for later). Drain some of the bacon grease but leave at least 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
  • Next, add onions to the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until onions are softened (about 5 minutes). Then, reduce heat to LOW and cook onions for another 35-40 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized. They should be a rich brown color.
  • Stir in brown sugar, reserved bacon, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Cook 2-3 minutes more until all flavors are incorporated.
  • Transfer jam to a bowl. Serve with burgers at room temperature. If you want to make it ahead, jam will keep in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge.
  • Form meat into (4) 4-inch patties (about ½ inch thick). Season both sides with sea salt and pepper.
  • Cook burgers in either a skillet or on the grill until internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees, flipping one time (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
  • After flipping the burger, add 4 slices of brie to each burger and cover to ensure the cheese melts completely. Let burgers rest, covered for a few minutes--this will allow the juice to redistribute and the cheese to get extra melty!
  • To assemble burgers, spread the bacon onion jam on the bottom of the bun. Top with burger, more jam and arugula. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 951kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 83gFat: 48.7gSaturated Fat: 20.7gCholesterol: 255mgSodium: 2308mgPotassium: 1202mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 11.4gCalcium: 150mgIron: 33mg
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