Cooper® Cheese Black Pepper Smash Burger to End All Smash Burgers
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Category
Cheeseburgers
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
What could possibly be better than a smash burger? Oh – A smash burger with bacon jam. Even better? A smash burger with bacon jam AND the bold kick of Cooper® Sharp Black Pepper. This flavor explosion will leave you craving more. Smash your tastebuds out of the park with this culinary masterpiece.
Author:Cooper® Sharp

Ingredients
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1 pound bacon, chopped*
- 1-1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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4 hamburgers*
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salt and pepper to taste
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8 slices Cooper® Sharp Black Pepper American cheese
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arugula
- 4 hamburger buns, buttered and toasted
Directions
- In a skillet, cook and stir the onion in oil until caramelized. Add brown sugar, and bourbon. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, remove from heat, add bacon and balsamic. Transfer to a food processor. Cover and pulse until chopped.
Grill burgers and smash until desired doneness; season with salt and pepper. Top with Cooper® Sharp Black Pepper American cheese; cover and grill until melted.
- Build your burgers: Place arugula on bun bottoms. Top with burger, bacon jam and bun top.
Recipe Note
*Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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