Jul 14 2026
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J-dawg Burger Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time1h
Serves4

seasoned patty stuffed with onion, jalapeño, buffalo and BBQ sauce, bacon, house made cheese sauce, grilled garlic butter aioli, pretzel bun

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Cheese Sauce

Garlic Butter Aioli

Assembly

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Patty Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Patties

  1. 3

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of each patty and cover to melt the cheese.

Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute until it turns a light golden color.

  2. 5

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Make the Garlic Butter Aioli

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and melted butter. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast the pretzel buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 8

    Build the Burger

    Spread a layer of garlic butter aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a patty on top, followed by a generous drizzle of cheese sauce. Close with the top half of the bun.

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