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20 May 05

Great Smoky Avocado Bacon Cheeseburgers

(Serves four)
 

Great Smoky Avocado Bacon Cheeseburgers

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck

1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup Tennessee Gourmet^® Apple & Spice Sauce

2 tablespoons finely minced Jalapeño chile

4 slices hickory-smoked bacon

4 1/4-inch slices large red onion

1 Hass avocado, seeded and sliced

4 large Kaiser rolls, split

4 slices cheddar cheese

4 1/4-inch slices tomato, optional

1 cup mixed field greens, optional

In a large mixing bowl, combine hamburger, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, Tennessee Gourmet^® Apple & Spice Sauce (your favorite flavor), and the minced Jalapeño. Mix thoroughly. Form into 4 patties, about 2 inches thick. Refrigerate, covered, until cooking. (Burgers may be made up to 4 hours in advance.)

Cook bacon until barely crisp and drain on paper towels.

Over a medium hot direct grill, cook patties, covered, for about 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Top with red onion slice, 1 slice of bacon, avocado slices, and 1 slice of cheese. Cover grill and indirectly cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until burgers reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. and cheese is melted. Serve on toasted buns garnished with 1/4 cup of field greens and a tomato slice, if desired.