Jalapeño Popper Smashburger with Raspberry Bacon Jam

55 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat, then add the diced bacon. Cook for 10-15 mins until crispy with a slight chew.
  2. 2Drain and remove bacon from the pan.
  3. 3Remove the grease from the pan, but leave the drippings and bits of bacon in there.
  4. 4Add the diced white onion and saute for 3 mins.
  5. 5Add coffee, brown sugar, raspberries, stir to combine. Once berries break down, add salt and pepper, then bacon back in the pan.
  6. 6Simmer on medium low for 45-50 mins, or until Bacon Jam has thickened.
  7. 7Remove and set aside while making burgers.
  8. 8Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then place down 75/25 ground beef.
  9. 9Place thinly sliced jalapeños on top before smashing, then season with Jalapeño Salt.
  10. 10Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds, then top them with Havarti cheese.
  11. 11Cook for 30 more seconds while cheese melts, then remove from heat.
  12. 12Grab a pretzel bun and add whipped cream cheese to the bottom.
  13. 13Place down two jalapeno patties.
  14. 14Cover top bun in bacon jam and place on top. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 0.25 cup espresso or black coffee
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 4 oz beef balls
  • 0 thinly sliced jalapeños
  • 0 Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • 0 havarti cheese
  • 0 pretzel buns
  • 0 whipped cream cheese
  • 0 bacon jam

Equipment

heavy bottom skilletspatulagrill press