Pimento Cheese Burger with Bacon Jam

Pimento cheese and bacon make this burger extra tasty

PREP TIME
30 Minutes
EGG TEMP
400°F/204°C
COOK TIME
30 Minutes
SERVINGS
4-8
CORE INGREDIENT
Beef
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar glaze 
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) maple syrup 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crumbled bacon pieces 
  • 1/2 cups (120 ml) sweet onion slices 
  • 1-2 sliced plum tomatoes 
  • 2 cups (480 ml) romaine lettuce 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) prepared pimento cheese spread 
  • seasoned burger patties 
  • of your favorite burger bun 

Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, mix the bacon, maple syrup and balsamic glaze until it is fully incorporated to make the bacon jam. It will look like a textured spread, then set aside.

Step 2

Set EGG for direct cooking at 400°F/204°C.

Step 3

Cook burgers 5-6 minutes per side to desired temperature.

Step 4

Layer bun with burger, pimento cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and bacon jam. Top burger with bun top and serve.

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