No daydreaming today, Chef! Because you need to focus your full attention on making a scrumdiddlyumptious burger that will outshine the rest. The secret-not-so-secret to this recipe is the candied bacon, pan fried until golden perfection with brown sugar. This is just one of the many delicious layers – from the fluffy pink burger bun, the cheesy beef patty, the caramalised onion to the last-but-not-least side of charred corn & tangy tomato salad.
Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger
Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger
with a fresh salad
Hands on Time: 25 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- BBQ Sauce
- Beef
- Brown Sugar
- Cheddar Cheese
- Corn
- Free-range Beef Burger Patties
- Free-range Beef Burger Patty
- Onion
- Onions
- Pink Burger Bun
- Pink Burger Buns
- Salad Leaves
- Streaky Pork Bacon
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
- White Wine Vinegar
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter (optional)
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
CARAMELISATION STATION
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
CANDIED BACON
Pat the bacon strips dry with paper towel. Place in a cold pan over low heat. Sprinkle with ½ the sugar. Fry until the sugar has melted, 6-8 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Fry until the bacon is golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
FRY THE PATTIES
Roughly slice the cheese and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patty until browned and cooked to your preference, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes, add the sliced cheese on top of the patty and cover with a lid until melted. Remove from the pan and season.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SIDE SALAD
Rinse the Tomatoes and the salad leaves. Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and roughly shred the salad leaves. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato wedges, the shredded leaves, and the charred corn. Toss to combine and season.
BURGER NIGHT
Smear the bottom half of the burger bun with oil or butter (optional) and the BBQ sauce. Top with the cheesy burger patty, the caramelised Onion, and the candied bacon, and close up with the other half of the bun. Serve alongside the fresh loaded salad. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISATION STATION
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
CANDIED BACON
Pat the bacon strips dry with paper towel. Place in a cold pan over low heat. Sprinkle with ½ the sugar. Fry until the sugar has melted, 6-8 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Fry until the bacon is golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
FRY THE PATTIES
Roughly slice the cheese and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties until browned and cooked to your preference, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes, add the sliced cheese on top of the patties and cover with a lid until melted. Remove from the pan and season.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SIDE SALAD
Rinse the Tomatoes and the salad leaves. Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and roughly shred the salad leaves. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato wedges, the shredded leaves, and the charred corn. Toss to combine and season.
BURGER NIGHT
Smear the bottom halves of the burger buns with oil or butter (optional) and the BBQ sauce. Top with the cheesy burger patties, the caramelised Onion, and the candied bacon, and close up with the other halves of the bun. Serve alongside the fresh loaded salad. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISATION STATION
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
CANDIED BACON
Pat the bacon strips dry with paper towel. Place in a cold pan over low heat. Sprinkle with ½ the sugar. Fry until the sugar has melted, 6-8 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Fry until the bacon is golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
FRY THE PATTIES
Roughly slice the cheese and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties until browned and cooked to your preference, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes, add the sliced cheese on top of the patties and cover with a lid until melted. Remove from the pan and season.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SIDE SALAD
Rinse the Tomatoes and the salad leaves. Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and roughly shred the salad leaves. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato wedges, the shredded leaves, and the charred corn. Toss to combine and season.
BURGER NIGHT
Smear the bottom halves of the burger buns with oil or butter (optional) and the BBQ sauce. Top with the cheesy burger patties, the caramelised Onion, and the candied bacon, and close up with the other halves of the bun. Serve alongside the fresh loaded salad. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISATION STATION
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
CANDIED BACON
Pat the bacon strips dry with paper towel. Place in a cold pan over low heat. Sprinkle with ½ the sugar. Fry until the sugar has melted, 6-8 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Fry until the bacon is golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
FRY THE PATTIES
Roughly slice the cheese and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties until browned and cooked to your preference, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes, add the sliced cheese on top of the patties and cover with a lid until melted. Remove from the pan and season.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SIDE SALAD
Rinse the Tomatoes and the salad leaves. Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and roughly shred the salad leaves. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato wedges, the shredded leaves, and the charred corn. Toss to combine and season.
BURGER NIGHT
Smear the bottom halves of the burger buns with oil or butter (optional) and the BBQ sauce. Top with the cheesy burger patties, the caramelised Onion, and the candied bacon, and close up with the other halves of the bun. Serve alongside the fresh loaded salad. Well done, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger?
The preparation time for Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger with a fresh salad is between 25 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger with a fresh salad?
The total time required to make Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger with a fresh salad is between 30 and 35 minutes.
How many servings does Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger?
BBQ Sauce, Beef, Brown Sugar, Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Free-range Beef Burger Patties, Free-range Beef Burger Patty, Onion, Onions, Pink Burger Bun, Pink Burger Buns, Salad Leaves, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tomato, Tomatoes, White Wine Vinegar
What is the nutritional information of Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger?
Calories: 1010, Carbs: 69 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45 grams, Sugar: 24.2 grams, Salt: 1002 grams
How do I prepare Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger?
CARAMELISATION STATION: Peel and roughly slice the onion. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover. CANDIED BACON: Pat the bacon strips dry with paper towel. Place in a cold pan over low heat. Sprinkle with ½ the sugar. Fry until the sugar has melted, 6-8 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Fry until the bacon is golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan. FRY THE PATTIES: Roughly slice the cheese and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties until browned and cooked to your preference, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes, add the sliced cheese on top of the patties and cover with a lid until melted. Remove from the pan and season. CHARRED CORN: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. SIDE SALAD: Rinse the tomatoes and the salad leaves. Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and roughly shred the salad leaves. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato wedges, the shredded leaves, and the charred corn. Toss to combine and season. BURGER NIGHT: Smear the bottom halves of the burger buns with oil or butter (optional) and the BBQ sauce. Top with the cheesy burger patties, the caramelised onion, and the candied bacon, and close up with the other halves of the bun. Serve alongside the fresh loaded salad. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger?
BBQ Sauce, Beef, Brown Sugar, Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Free-range Beef Burger Patties, Free-range Beef Burger Patty, Onion, Onions, Pink Burger Bun, Pink Burger Buns, Salad Leaves, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tomato, Tomatoes, White Wine Vinegar
How many calories does Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger have?
1010 calories
How much fat content does Candied Bacon & Cheddar Burger have?
grams
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