Be adventurous with this goat cheese stuffed burger topped with not only bacon but basil, peach chutney and even peach slices. You’ll be surprised how good it tastes!
Well that was quick. Just yesterday I mentioned that any day now someone will snatch me up for a job. Sure enough shortly after applying to a couple jobs yesterday morning I got a phone call from one asking to set up an in-person interview. An hour later I had a confirmation e-mail for an interview on August 18th! I should foretell things more often on this blog – it’s magical. I did just apply to two more perfect-for-me jobs O:-).
To celebrate this crazy turn of events lets have some fun with our food by combining meat and fruit into one crazy-awesome burger. This burger starts off decently normal with a little pepper mixed into the meat and bacon for topping but then you stuff some goat cheese in the patty and add peach chutney, peach slices, and basil on top. Sounds weird but tastes delicious. If you are skeptical assemble it with everything but the peach slices, but put them on the side to try. I bet they will end up on that burger if you give them a chance.
One year ago: Veggie Cups with Green Goddess Dip & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Two years ago: Cinnabon Roll Rice Krispies Treats
GOAT CHEESE STUFFED BACON, PEACH & BASIL BURGERS
Serves 4
Ingredients:
BURGERS
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp chopped green bell pepper (or jalapeno for extra heat)
1/2 tsp chili powder
4 oz. goat cheese, sliced and flattened into 4 rounds
Salt and pepper
PEACH CHUTNEY
4 thick bacon slices, halved
1/2 small sweet onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
SERVING
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1 medium peach, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Directions:
- Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees (medium-high) heat.
- In a large bowl combine the beef, pepper and chili powder. Divide mixture into fourths and gently shape around the goat cheese rounds, forming 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the skillet and increase medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the preserves, vinegar, and seasonings. Cook for 2 minutes then remove from heat.
- Grill burgers 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve on toasted buns with onion mixture, bacon, peach slices, and basil leaves.
Source: Adapted from Southern Living, August 2014.
8 comments
I will definitely trust you on this flavor combination, unusual as it sounds. Last summer we stopped at Snake River Brewing in Jackson Hole WY and THE BEST pizza on the planet. It had chorizo, peaches, BBQ sauce, goat cheese – and in the non-peach season they apparently do it with figs. So I’m putting this on my list of recipes to try. :-) And I sure hope one of these companies is smart enough to hire you.
These burgers taste as good as they look.
These sound absolutely fabulous! I love stuffed burgers… and all the toppings on this one sound like they go together amazingly… love that sweet peach with the salty bacon!
Gourmet burger for sure. I know basil, peaches, and goat cheese go well together. Sounds like perfect burger toppings!
OOh, I’ve had a few different meals where meat + fruit were combined and they were SO good. Love the combination of flavors and textures here! And sending good vibes for the job! =)
oh Yum! I really like the peaches on this burger!!
Oh these burgers look fantastic! Such an inventive flavor combo!