Guacamole Bacon Burger Recipe
The cool California flavor of guacamole on our famous burger with bacon and Swiss cheese on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Burger Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then form into two equal-sized patties.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Burger Patties
In the same skillet with some of the bacon grease, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 4
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
- 5
Toast the Buns
While the burgers are cooking, cut the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on another skillet or in a toaster.
Guacamole Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Guacamole
In a medium bowl, scoop out the ripe avocados and mash them with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- 7
Add Flavorings
Stir in the lime juice, minced garlic, diced cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each toasted burger bun, place one burger patty topped with crispy bacon and a generous scoop of guacamole. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot with your favorite sides.