Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli
This Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli is a mouthful in every sense! A perfectly seasoned and grilled hamburger gets topped with rich havarti cheese, blueberry balsamic compote, red onions, arugula, and an easy basil aioli, all on a brioche bun. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any other day of the year!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Total Time37 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1192kcal
Burgers
- 2 pounds ground beef
- The Spice House Back of the Yards Spice Blend
Blueberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Basil Aioli
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup canola or olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Assembly
- 6 challah or brioche burger buns
- Basil aioli
- 6 slices havarti cheese
- 12 slices thick-cut cooked bacon
- 1 ½ cups baby arugula
- Sliced red onion
Burgers
Make six hamburger patties by shaping with your hands into ½-inch-thick patties about 4 ½ inches in diameter Season well on both sides with seasoning blend.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Transfer hamburger patties to the hot grill grates and grill for 3-4 minutes on both sides for burgers that are medium-rare to medium. If you prefer your burgers to be closer to medium to medium-well done, cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side. Add cheese during the last minute or two of grilling so it can melt.
Remove cooked burgers from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Blueberry Compote
In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a broil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes, until berries have burst.
In a small separate bowl, combine the water and cornstarch to make a slurry, then stir in to the blueberry compote. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Basil Aioli
In a food processor or blender, process the basil, lemon juice, garlic, and oil until smooth, then add the mayonnaise and blend or stir to combine.
Assembly
To assemble the burgers, arrange each burger on the bottom bun, then top with two slices cooked bacon, red onion, blueberry compote, and arugula. Spread the cut side of the top bun with basil aioli, then place on top of the burger. Serve immediately.
Calories: 1192kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 5mg