The Big Poppa Recipe
Central's famous patty, chipotle aioli, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon, crispy onions, leaf lettuce, tomato, confit garlic, fresh jalapeños + a house made bacon jam.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Chipotle Aioli
Jalapeño Cream Cheese
Bacon Jam
Toppings
Buns
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Make the Burger Patty
In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into two patties.
- 2
Making the Sauces
- 3
Prepare Chipotle Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
- 4
Prepare Jalapeño Cream Cheese
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 5
Make Bacon Jam
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent. Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, stirring until thickened. Chop bacon and mix into the onion mixture. Let cool.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Burger
Spread jalapeño cream cheese on the bottom bun. Place the patty on top, followed by chipotle aioli, bacon jam, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, confit garlic, and fresh jalapeños. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 7
Serve
Serve the burger with your favorite side and enjoy!
