Burgers - With Special Toppings

 

Who doesn't love a big, beautiful burger?  They are great for any occasion!  I'm always looking for new ideas to make a burger special and spice up a meal.

See a few of the sauces and toppings that I've tried and liked below.  Maybe you'll find one you like.  I love to experiment in the kitchen with new flavor combinations.  Don't be afraid to try a new ingredient or two to see how you like it.  What's the worst thing that could happen?

Pineapple Mayonnaise

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1/4 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)

1 tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tsp finely chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Mustard Steak Sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

3 Tbsp yellow mustard

1 Tbsp mayonnaise

2 tsp A1 Steak Sauce

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Dash of hot sauce

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  

This is delicious with your favorite steak or grilled chicken too.

Mushroom & Onion Sauce

3 Tbsp butter

1 lb portobello mushrooms (sliced)

1 sweet yellow onion (sliced)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onion, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.  

Cook another 5 - 7 minutes until the mushrooms and onions are browned and soft.  

These make a great burger topping.  They pare well with steak and chicken too.

Bourbon Bacon Jam

 6 oz bacon (cut into 1/2" pieces)

1 small red onion (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1/3 cup cider vinegar

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp bourbon

2 Tbsp water

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Sauté bacon pieces in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.

Add chopped red onion and garlic and sauté until tender.

Add the cider vinegar, brown sugar, bourbon and water.

Simmer until the liquid is almost evaporated (about 15 minutes).

Season with pepper

Bacon always makes a burger better.  This one does not disappoint!

Honey Mustard-Glazed Bacon

8 bacon slices

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Place the bacon slices on a wire rack and set on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 12 - 14 minutes, until just starting to crisp.

While bacon is baking, make your honey mustard.  Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  

Remove bacon from the oven and brush both sides with honey mustard.

Sprinkle the tops with coarsely ground pepper.

Bake until crisp, about 12 more minutes.