Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

Serving size:8
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Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 8 slice of thick-cut bacon
  • 3 lb mixed ground chuck and ground sirloin
  • 12 oz brie, sliced
  • 8 brioche burger bun, split

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and break each strip in half.
  4. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Form the ground meat into eight patties. Season generously with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat until well-browned on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip the burgers, mound the brie on top and grill for 4 minutes longer, until the cheese is slightly melted and the burgers are medium-rare.
  5. Spread the lemon mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns; set the burgers on the bottoms and top with the bacon and onions. Close the burgers and serve right away.