Barbecued Gennaro’s ‘Ultimate’ Cheeseburgers
Juicy barbecue cheeseburgers with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, sticky onions, and seasoned mayo.
Equipment
- Bowls
- Frying pan
- Griddle
- Knife
- spatula
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook slowly for 30 to 40 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
- Prepare the seasoned mayo by combining mayonnaise, gentleman's relish, and lemon juice.
- Divide the minced beef into 4 equal portions.
- Shape into burger patties about 2 cm thick.
- Heat a griddle or barbecue until hot.
- Brush the burgers lightly with olive oil.
- Cook the burgers for 6 to 8 minutes on one side.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn the burgers and brush lightly with mustard using thyme sprigs.
- Top each burger with cheddar cheese.
- Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook the bacon separately until crisp.
- Toast the buns lightly.
- Assemble the burgers with seasoned mayo, sticky onions, bacon, and cheeseburgers.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Using slightly fatty minced beef helps keep the burgers juicy and flavorful during grilling.Serve Tip
Serve these cheeseburgers with homemade fries, pickles, coleslaw, or grilled corn on the cob.Variations
Add blue cheese, jalapeños, barbecue sauce, or smoked paprika for different burger flavor variations.Wine Advice
A bold Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with the rich beef and smoky bacon flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 790 kcal | koolhydraten: 34 g | Eiwitten: 42 g | Vet: 52 g | Verzadigd vet: 18 g | Natrium: 980 mg | Suiker: 8 g