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A bacon avocado burger on a brioche bun topped with lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeno. The burger is on wooden cutting board in front of a patterned background. There are potato wedges in the foreground.

Avocado Bacon Burger

Author: Lori Yates
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
Turn burger night into a gourmet experience with this Bacon Avocado Burger. The cilantro mayo is what takes it to the next level!
5 from 4 ratings
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Ingredients

For the Cilantro Mayo:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper

For the Burgers and Toppings:

  • 1 ⅓ pounds ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted and mashed
  • 8 slices Oven Bacon
  • 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 1 Roma tomato thinly sliced
  • Pickled Jalapenos optional

Instructions

Make the Cilantro Mayo:

  • In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic powder and salt and pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the Burgers:

  • Preheat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Using hands, form beef into four patties, being careful not to overwork the meat. Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper.
  • Place burgers on hot grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F for medium rare, turning once. Add one slice of cheese to each burger in last minute of cooking.
  • Lightly toast buns on grill if desired, and then spread Cilantro Mayo over bottom halves of buns. Spread mashed avocado over top halves of buns.
  • Place burgers on bottom buns and top with bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeños, if using. Top with top halves of buns and serve immediately. 

Notes

  • For a juicier burger, choose a ground beef with a slightly higher fat content than the leanest options. For burgers, I prefer ground round, which is 85% lean / 15% fat.
  • Customize the spice level by adding extra pickled jalapenos, or even sliced fresh jalapenos.
  • Hate cilantro? Feel free to use basil instead, or just use plain mayo!
Calories: 1270kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 99g, Saturated Fat: 36g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g, Monounsaturated Fat: 35g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 305mg, Sodium: 1298mg, Potassium: 1099mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3344IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 5mg
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