bacon brie burgers

Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

Serves 8.  This is adapted from star chef Tyler Florence.  I actually like to make it into 16 sliders rather than 8 large burgers.

            2 medium red onions, thinly sliced

            ¼ c. + 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing

            ½ c. mayonnaise

            2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

            salt and fresh ground black pepper

            8 slices thick-cut bacon (12 oz.)

            3 lbs. ground beef

            12 oz. Brie cheese, sliced

            8 brioche burger buns (or 16 slider buns), split

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  On a rimmed baking sheet, toss onions with 2 Tbs. olive oil; lightly season with salt, and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise with lemon juice.  Gradually whisk in remaining ¼ c. olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over moderately high heat until crisp.  Drain on paper towels and break each strip in half.

Light a grill or heat a grill pan.  Form ground meat into eight patties, or 16 sliders.  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 burgers, mound Brie on top and grill for 4 minutes longer, until cheese is slightly melted and burgers are medium-rare. 

Spread lemon mayonnaise on cut sides of buns; set burgers on the bottoms and top with bacon and onions.  Close burgers and serve right away.