Jul 14 2026
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Loaded Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time1h
Serves4

house made sweet onion jam, cheddar cheese, spicy ranch, charred onion aioli, diced bacon, green onion, pretzel bun

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Ingredients

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Sweet Onion Jam

Charred Onion Aioli

Spicy Ranch

Bacon and Greens

Burger Assembly

Method

Sweet Onion Jam

  1. 1

    Prepare the Onions

    Slice the sweet onions thinly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Jam

    In a saucepan, combine sliced onions, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool.

Charred Onion Aioli

  1. 3

    Char the Onions

    Char the onions on a grill or in a skillet until they are blackened and soft.

  2. 4

    Make the Aioli

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, charred onions, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.

Spicy Ranch

  1. 5

    Mix the Ranch

    In a bowl, mix the ranch dressing with hot sauce and paprika. Stir until well combined.

Bacon and Greens

  1. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Green Onions

    Chop the green onions into small pieces.

Burger Assembly

  1. 8

    Toast the Buns

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

  2. 9

    Assemble the Burgers

    On the bottom half of each pretzel bun, layer a slice of cheddar cheese, a generous spoonful of sweet onion jam, crispy bacon, charred onion aioli, and chopped green onions. Top with the other half of the bun.

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