The Ultimate Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger with Jalapeño Jam

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground hamburger meat
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices of cheese (your choice, e.g., cheddar or American)
- 1/2 cup onion jam
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Kamado Joe: Start by preheating your Kamado Joe to a medium-high heat, about 400°F. Make sure to use charcoal for that authentic smoky flavor.

2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Once done, place the bacon on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Reserve a tablespoon of the bacon fat for flavor.

3. Form and Season the Patties: In a bowl, take the ground hamburger meat and season with salt and pepper. Divide it into 4 equal portions and form patties that are slightly larger than your buns as they will shrink during cooking.

4. Grill the Patties: Place the patties on the preheated Kamado Joe. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip them and immediately lay 2 slices of cheese on each patty. Continue to grill for another 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.

5. Toast the Buns: In the last few minutes of cooking, add the hamburger buns, cut side down, to the grill. Toast them until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

6. Add the Jalapeños: If desired, place the sliced jalapeños directly on the grill for a minute to slightly char them, enhancing their flavor.

7. Assemble the Burgers: On each toasted bun bottom, spread a generous tablespoon of onion jam. Add the cheeseburger patty topped with crispy bacon, followed by jalapeño slices. Finish with the top bun.

8. Serve: Serve your spicy bacon cheeseburgers hot, and enjoy with your favorite side!

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of dish

Main Course

Keywords

Spicy, Bacon Cheeseburger, Grilled, Kamado Joe, Barbecue, Quick Meal, Comfort Food, Jalapeño, Burger Recipe, Hamburger

Recipe Yield

4 burgers

Calories

2400 calories total (approximately 600 calories per burger)

Ingredients

- 450 grams ground hamburger meat
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices of cheese (your choice, e.g., cheddar or American)
- 120 milliliters onion jam
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Grill: Begin by setting up your Kamado Joe or any similar grill. Preheat it to a medium-high temperature, which is approximately 200°C (400°F). Ensure the use of charcoal for added smoky flavor, as it enhances the overall taste of the burger.

2. Cook the Bacon: Place a skillet over medium heat, and add the slices of bacon. Cook them until they are crispy and golden brown, then remove them from the skillet and lay them on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Reserve a tablespoon of the bacon fat to use later for enhanced flavor in the burgers.

3. Form and Season the Patties: In a large bowl, add the 450 grams of ground hamburger meat. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly into 4 portions and form round patties, slightly larger in diameter than the buns, to account for shrinkage during grilling.

4. Grill the Patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook one side for about 4-5 minutes. Flip each patty and immediately lay 2 slices of cheese on each one. Continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.

5. Toast the Buns: In the last few minutes of cooking the patties, place the hamburger buns, cut side down, on the grill to toast them. Allow them to gain a golden brown color, which should take about 1-2 minutes.

6. Add the Jalapeños: To intensify their flavor, place the sliced jalapeños directly on the grill for approximately a minute until slightly charred.

7. Assemble the Burgers: Begin assembling your burgers by spreading a generous tablespoon of onion jam on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the cheeseburger patty with the melted cheese, then layer on crispy bacon slices, followed by the grilled jalapeño slices. Complete with the top bun.

8. Serve: Serve the spicy bacon cheeseburgers immediately while hot, and enjoy with your favorite side items for a complete meal.

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of dish

Main Course

Keywords

Spicy, Bacon Cheeseburger, Grilled, Kamado Joe, Barbecue, Quick Meal, Comfort Food, Jalapeño, Burger Recipe, Hamburger

Recipe Yield

4 burgers

Calories

2400 calories total (approximately 600 calories per burger)