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    Jarlsberg Cheese, Bacon, & Onion Burger

    Sep 11, 2019 · 29 Comments

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    This post has been sponsored by Jarlsberg® Cheese. All opinions expressed are my own.

    Sliced Jarlsberg Cheese, crisp bacon, and sauteed onions bring this juicy burger to life for the ultimate end of season dish.

    One of my favorite indulgences is a hardy hamburger that doesn’t skimp on anything. You know the kind I’m talking about, the kind that seemingly only exists on the pages of decadent-themed magazines, or “Diamond-In-The-Rough Finder” type food programs where delicious meals are plucked from the imaginations of obscure gourmets. I’m talking about burgers piled with layers of flavor, layers of texture, sandwiched inside of a hardy bun.

    Today, we’re putting together precisely that kind of burger with a little help from our friends over at Jarlsberg Cheese – more on them later.

    Now, let’s get to it.

    Burger By Numbers – The Sum Of Its Parts

    The secret to a truly good, truly decadent burger is that it is wholly the sum of its parts. A simple beef patty sandwiched inside of a bun with a slice of cheese is…well, a beef and cheese sandwich. However, meld that beef patty with a few key layers of flavor, perfectly paired sides, and that’s when the magic really starts to happen.

    1) Artisan Sesame-Onion Roll. We’re starting off with a bakery fresh onion and sesame artisan roll. This particular roll is quite sturdy, yet soft or ‘malleable’ to the touch. The key here is that you want a bun that that’s going to maintain its form, and be able to stand up to the burger and its layers without becoming ‘soggy.’ The onion and sesame also add a nice touch of flavor on their own.

    2) Marinated Tomato Slices. The first item we’re layering onto the bun is a slice of beefsteak tomato, which we’ve marinated in olive oil with Italian-themed seasonings, including finely chopped garlic, fresh basil, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The idea here is to begin with a moist base for the burger that will exude a medley of flavors. This is a giant step up from a plain tomato slice, trust me when I say it’s worth the extra effort.

    3) ‘Plain’ Ground Beef Burger. I’m not one of those ‘gourmets’ who likes to more or less turn their burger into a disk-shaped meatball. Instead, I start with a decent quality ground beef, which I then give a nice char to, and let that stand on its own, and I instead ‘surround’ or ‘envelop’ it with flavors and textures that bring the hamburger as a whole together.

    4) Jarlsberg® Cheese. A truly good burger requires truly good cheese. Jarlsberg is a mild, semi-soft cow’s milk cheese with a somewhat sweet and nutty flavor. While this cheese can certainly be used as a staple for sandwiches, sliced into salads, or served as part of a cheese platter, it’s also great for light melting as you can see here today, where it adds its characteristic mild-sweet flavors to today’s burger. For more info, or to order some cheese for yourself, check them out over at www.jarlsberg.com.

    5) Marinated Onions with Breadcrumbs. Finally, we top the burger with onions sautéed with seasoned breadcrumbs and a host of Italian-themed seasonings, such as Italian parsley, sea salt, and paprika. As the end note of the burger, these truly help elevate the burger to be something special.

    Prep Tips

    1) The Burger Itself. As mentioned above, the burger is left to stand on its own. We’re not seasoning the meat, and you shouldn’t have to either provided you use a decent quality beef. One thing to keep mind is to ‘not’ overwork the meat. Form them into patties and that’s it before giving them a nice char on the stove.

    2) Selecting and Prepping the Tomatoes. You want nice, firm tomatoes, since you want them to be able to maintain a bit of their crispness through the marinating process. We’re using beefsteak tomatoes, since we want a hardy variety of tomato for today’s burger.

    3) Slicing Cheese – A Hack. One of my favorite kitchen hacks is the super-simple idea of using a carrot-peeler to slice cheese into thin strips. Just apply the peeler to the cheese with a decent amount of pressure, and peel away.

    4) The Buns Matter. One of the biggest misconceptions regarding truly good burgers is that the bun is of secondary concern. Not true. The bun is the item holding the hamburger together, it’s also the very first thing you taste, and it’s also the item that decides whether or not your nice hardy burger is going to become a ‘mess’ or not. The bun matters.

    Great Burger Sides and Ends.

    Here are a few suggestions for what to pair alongside today’s burger, along with a dessert suggestion.

    1) Potato Salad. Perhaps the most obvious side for today’s burger, there are a few different ways you could take this, given the complex and layered nature of the burger’s flavor profile. You could go with a traditional creamy potato salad, or you could be a bit more subdued with an Italian style potato salad. Finally, you could be ‘gourmet’ or ‘trendy’ with a pickled ginger and sweet potato salad. Personally, I would go for the last salad on that list, but that’s a matter of preference.

    2) Eggplant Salad. Hear me out on this. Most of the flavors in today’s burger trend Italian/Mediterranean, as a result, the flavors in a light, fresh eggplant salad, such as this one, would pair perfectly with today’s burger, and provide a bit of contrast in the process.

    3) Ice Cream. Personally, the best end note to today’s burger would probably be delicious homemade ice cream – preferably no churn to save time and effort. Grab my recipe for no churn vanilla ice cream.

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    Jarlsberg Cheese, Bacon, & Onion Burger

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 burgers 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the Burgers:

    • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
    • Italian style marinated tomatoes
    • Sautéed onions with breadcrumbs
    • Jarlsberg cheese – sliced very thin
    • Your favorite artisan rolls – split and toasted if desired

    For the Marinated Tomatoes:

    • 2 large beefsteak tomatoes – sliced 1/4-inch thick
    • 3 – 4 cloves of garlic – chopped fine
    • 6 – 8 fresh basil leaves – ripped
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
    • 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil

    For the Sautéed Onions:

    • 2 large sweet onions
    • 1 tsp. sugar
    • 1/2 tsp. paprika
    • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
    • 2 tbs. Italian style bread crumbs
    • 1 bunch of Italian parsley – stems removed and chopped

    Instructions

    For the Burgers:

    1. Form the ground beef into about ¾ inch size burgers with a slight thumb indentation in the center.
    2. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and place the burgers in the heated pan.
    3. Cook the burgers about 3 minutes on one side to form a nice char and flip over and top with cheese slices, to cook about another 3 – 4 minutes of the other side and a nice char is formed.
    4. This cooking time will achieve a medium rare burger. Cook longer if you desire a more well done burger.

    For the Marinated Tomatoes:

    1. Slice the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add the chopped garlic, fresh basil leaves, seasonings and olive oil. Gently toss and place in the refrigerator until ready to use

    For the Sautéed Onions:

    1. Place the sliced onions in a large bowl. Add the seasonings, chopped parsley and olive oil and toss.
    2. Heat a large cast iron frying pan and place the seasoned onions in the pan. Sprinkle with approximately half the bread crumbs and sauté until a slight crisp is achieved and set aside. Continue this process until all of the onions are sautéed.

    Assembly:

    1. Place the toasted bun on a plate and place one to two slices of the marinated tomato followed by the burger and finally the sautéed onions.
    2. Serve with your favorite condiments such as; ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles etc.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes says

      11/09/2019 at 4:29 am

      So juicy, tender and flavourful..that burger looks sensational!

      Reply
    2. Kelly Anthony says

      11/09/2019 at 5:59 pm

      Now this is what I call a burger. This jarlsberg cheese bacon onion burger is sure to impress any guest.

      Reply
    3. Sapana says

      11/09/2019 at 6:08 pm

      The marinated tomatoes and sauteed onions take this burger to the next level!

      Reply
    4. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      11/09/2019 at 6:25 pm

      OMG this has got to be the most amazing burger of all time!

      Reply
    5. DAVID J MYERS says

      11/09/2019 at 6:51 pm

      Catherine, Great looking burger! Love Jarlsberg cheese and bacon makes everything better! My wife would take this burger with onions and myself without. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    6. Michelle says

      11/09/2019 at 6:56 pm

      What an epic burger! I’m loving those marinated tomatoes and sauteed onions with breadcrumbs. I really need to try those they sound delicious.

      Reply
    7. Dahn says

      11/09/2019 at 7:18 pm

      Wow this burger is over the top and has me drooling. Now I am not going to stop thinking about having a burger until I make one

      Reply
    8. Norma says

      12/09/2019 at 12:53 am

      OMG! It’s dinner time and this Sliced Jarlsberg Cheese, crisp bacon, and sauteed onions epic burger looks super delicious!

      Reply
    9. Andrew says

      12/09/2019 at 7:00 am

      I’m big fan of burgers, but for me is not easy to find the recipes. I’m glad, that I found your blog.

      Reply
    10. Danielle says

      12/09/2019 at 10:27 am

      The big, the bigger and the biggest – probably the best description to these 🙂 The size is incredible and I am sure the taste is even better! So excited to try the recipe over the weekend.

      Reply
    11. Kylee says

      12/09/2019 at 12:43 pm

      This burger has ALLLL the good stuff! I love how juicy and perfectly balanced the flavors are.

      Reply
    12. Byron E Thomas says

      12/09/2019 at 12:51 pm

      Perfection! I know summer is practically over, but I still had time to squeeze in one more burger. I doubled up on the jarlsberg, because I’ve been a huge fan of it since I first heard of it in the move The Devil Wears Prada! Ha!

      Reply
    13. Ashley Rollins says

      12/09/2019 at 1:16 pm

      Holy cow … this burger looks absolutely amazing. I’m going to show it to my fiance. He would absolutely love this!!

      Reply
    14. Sue-Tanya Mchorgh says

      12/09/2019 at 4:46 pm

      Oh my goodnesss, this cheese bacon onion burger looks so yummy. Gosh! I wish I could have a bite right now.

      Reply
    15. Cindy B says

      12/09/2019 at 5:47 pm

      Mmm this sounds delightful!

      Reply
    16. Leslie says

      12/09/2019 at 6:59 pm

      You had me at bacon AND cheese. haha. My hubby loves to make burgers then have me rate them. If I showed him this recipe, he would make it and undoubtedly get a 10!

      Reply
    17. Nicole Bertrand says

      12/09/2019 at 8:05 pm

      Oh man…my husband would drool over this. I’ll have to surprise him with it for dinner one night! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Yeah Lifestyle says

      12/09/2019 at 9:15 pm

      Wow! This is my ultimate burger as it has my favourite cheese, onions and a good beef burger to it. Delish

      Reply
    19. Shannon Gurnee says

      13/09/2019 at 5:39 am

      This looks and sounds like an amazing burger! My mouth is watering just reading through this blog post and looking at the pictures.

      Reply
    20. Pati Robins says

      14/09/2019 at 6:45 am

      this burger is my idea of food heaven 100%

      Reply
    21. Kara says

      14/09/2019 at 5:09 pm

      This looks so tasty, definitely going to attempt to make it here

      Reply
    22. Katie says

      16/09/2019 at 5:01 am

      This looks so tasty! I appreciate finding yummy ideas for lunch and dinners.

      Reply

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