Jul 09 2026
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The Maytag Recipe

Inspired by The Iowa Taproom
Time30m
Serves2

Covered in blue cheese crumbles, honey-peppercorn bacon, blue cheese mayo, and onion relish.

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Ingredients

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Bacon

Blue Cheese Mayo

Onion Relish

Assembly

Toppings

Method

Bacon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Honey-Peppercorn Glaze

    In the same skillet, add the black peppercorns and honey. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes syrupy. Toss the cooked bacon in the glaze until well-coated.

Blue Cheese Mayo

  1. 3

    Make the Blue Cheese Mayo

    In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and blue cheese crumbles. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Onion Relish

  1. 4

    Prepare the Onion Relish

    Chop the medium onion finely. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Relish

    Add balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt to the sautéed onions. Stir well and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Cook the Burger Patties

    In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat until cooked to your desired doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Spread a generous amount of blue cheese mayo on the bottom bun, layer with a cooked burger patty, top with honey-peppercorn bacon, onion relish, and a final sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. Cap with the top bun.

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