Maple bacon burger recipe

This burger has a secret flavour bomb with its spicy maple glaze. Photo / Fresh Media

A tangy maple glaze, juicy beef patties, and crispy bacon – this is a gourmet twist on a simple burger that kids can easily put together for a family burger night. Once you’ve tried the maple glaze, you’ll find all sorts of ways to use it.

Maple bacon burger

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the burger:

4 brioche burger buns

8 beef burger patties

8 rashers streaky bacon

4 cheddar cheese slices

Tomato ketchup

For the Maple Glaze:

4 Tbsp maple syrup

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp butter

¼ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp chilli flakes

1 pinch of salt

Method

1. Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat. When hot, coat with spray oil, then cook the burger patties according to the packet instructions.
2. Just before the patties are fully cooked, top each one with a cheese slice and cook for another 1½ minutes to melt the cheese.
3. In a large frying pan, cook the bacon rashers over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside.
4. Wipe out the pan and use it to toast the cut side of the brioche buns lightly.
5. Combine all the maple glaze ingredients together in a small saucepan and cook on a medium heat for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. To assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of tomato ketchup on the bottom bun, add two beef patties and two rashers of crispy bacon.
7. Drizzle the cooled maple glaze generously over the burger before capping it off with the top half of the bun. Have some paper towels ready because this is going to get sticky!
8. Serve with your choice of sides and have a relaxed burger night with the family.

-fresh.co.nz