Avocado Bacon Burgers
These avocado bacon burgers are unbelievably juicy inside and loaded up with crispy bacon, soft mozzarella, and lots of creamy smashed avocado.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 389kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados, pitted and diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb chuck ground beef
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 strips bacon
- 4 medium lettuce leaves
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- Place avocado, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl and mash well with a fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form meat into 4 uniform patties.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, turning occasionally. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Preheat a grill to 400F or if cooking indoors, heat pan with bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Grill or pan sear burgers flipping once until burgers reach your desired degree of doneness (see blog post for more info on this)
- Assemble burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on each bun and spreading mashed avocado on top. Top with burger patty, a slice of mozzarella, a strip of bacon, and red onion. Serve burgers warm and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Burgers are best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.5g | Protein: 25.3g | Fat: 20.8g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3.3g | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg