Description
This Roadhouse Burger is piled high with melted Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, a crunchy onion ring, and creamy homemade garlic mayonnaise for an over-the-top restaurant-style burger that’s perfect for grilling season.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 onion hamburger buns
- 4 large frozen onion rings
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the garlic mayonnaise. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the onion rings. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F. Fry the onion rings until golden brown and crispy according to the package directions or recipe instructions. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions. Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize. Remove the lid, cook for 5 more minutes, then stir in ½ cup water. Continue cooking until the water evaporates and the onions are deeply golden. Set aside.
- Cook the bacon. Place the bacon strips in a cold skillet and set the heat to medium-low. Cook, turning frequently, until the bacon is crisp and deep golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Prepare the burgers. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the burgers. Cook the patties, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with a slice of Swiss cheese and cook until melted.
- Toast the buns. Place the hamburger buns cut-side down on the grill and toast until lightly golden.
- Assemble the burgers. Spread a thin layer of garlic mayonnaise on the bottom buns. Top each with caramelized onions, a cheeseburger patty, two slices of bacon, and an onion ring. Spread more garlic mayonnaise on the top buns, place them on the burgers, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 8.1 g
- Sodium: 1486.8 mg
- Fat: 55.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.7 g
- Protein: 53.3 g
- Cholesterol: 173.9 mg