Bacon Guacamole D-Luxe Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• bacon
  4 slices
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• brioche buns
  2 units
• ground beef
  8 oz
• guacamole
  3 oz
• lime
  1 unit
• mexican cheese blend
  ½ cup
• mixed greens
  2 oz
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• pepper jack cheese
  1 oz
• roma tomato
  1 unit
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions
  2 bunches
• smoked paprika
  1 tsp
• sour cream
  2 oz
• southwest spice blend
  1 tsp
• vegetable oil
  1 tbsp
• water
  1 tbsp
• yukon gold potatoes
  8 oz

🍳 Cookware

• small bowl
• baking sheet
• large pan
• medium bowl
• small bowl
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut yukon gold potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens; mince whites. Finely dice roma tomato . Zest and halve lime . In a small bowl , combine guacamole , half the sour cream , half the tomato, half the scallion greens, salt , and black pepper .

   yukon gold potatoes: 8 oz, scallions: 2 bunches, roma tomato: 1 unit, lime: 1 unit, guacamole: 3 oz, sour cream: 2 oz, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil , smoked paprika , southwest spice blend , salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown ⏱️ 20 minutes . Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon . Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy ⏱️ 6 minutes . Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

   vegetable oil: 1 tbsp, smoked paprika: 1 tsp, southwest spice blend: 1 tsp, bacon: 4 slices
3. 

   3

   In a medium bowl , combine ground beef , scallion whites, remaining southwest spice, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into two ½-inch-thick patties. Divide pepper jack cheese between the centers of each patty. Gently fold meat around cheese, shaping and sealing to create cheese-stuffed patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.

   ground beef: 8 oz, pepper jack cheese: 1 oz
4. 

   4

   Heat pan used for bacon over medium-high heat. If pan is dry, add a drizzle of oil. Add patties; cook to desired doneness ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, halve and toast brioche buns . In a second small bowl , combine remaining sour cream and lime zest. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

   brioche buns: 2 units, water: 1 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Once potatoes are done, remove from oven and push to center of baking sheet. Sprinkle with mexican cheese blend ; return to top rack until cheese is melted ⏱️ 2 minutes . Meanwhile, in a large bowl , combine juice from both lime halves and a large drizzle of olive oil ; add mixed greens and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

   mexican cheese blend: ½ cup, olive oil: 1 tbsp, mixed greens: 2 oz
6. 

   6

   Top cheesy potatoes with crema and remaining tomato and scallion greens; divide between plates. Fill buns with patties, bacon, and avocado spread. Serve with salad on the side.