Loaded Recipe
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
Prepare the Onions
Slice the sweet onions thinly.
- 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
- 3
- 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
- 5
Bacon and Greens
- 6
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Prepare the Green Onions
Chop the green onions into small pieces.
Burger Assembly
- 8
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the pretzel buns on a grill or in the oven.
- 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.