Pineapple Bacon Cheese Burger

This burger has become so popular in our house we can’t make them enough.  My husband said if he could only have one kind of burger this would be it.

Normally we like some kind of chip with burgers, but every time we’ve eaten this meal neither of us have dipped into any crisps.  Perhaps it’s because we’re too busy grunting over the mouthwatering taste to notice anything else on the table.

There are three key “musts” in making this special slider.  Always select name brand pineapple.  Off brands really don’t pack the flavor punch and will taste watery.

Second, the bread or roll has to be great.  Regular rolls or bread take away from the overall experience.  A seeded bread or roll adds that special crunch.

Lastly, the pineapple and bread/roll have to be grilled!  It really does make a difference in the taste and in melting the cheese ever so gently.

My Pineapple Bacon Cheese Burger is bursting with flavor in every bite. There’s sweet, tangy, spicy and savory.  Another thing I love about these burgers is that they taste great cold the next day.  Make a few extra (totally put them together as if you were eating it then place in plastic wrap in the refrigerator) and you’ll see what I mean.

If you want people to remember your cook-outs or barbecues, try making these for your guests or on National Cheeseburger Day which is September 18th.  Whether you’re a vegetarian or not I hope it will become a Favored Cooking recipe in your home as well. 

Items You Will Need: A grill (we use a Foreman Grill), Microwave

Cooking Items: spoon, knife

Cook Time

Prep: 10 minutes

Total Time: Approx. 20-30 minutes

Serves: 2 or more

Ingredients

French Bread or Rolls with Sesame Seeds

1 can Dole Sliced Pineapple in 100% pineapple juice

Sliced Cheese (we use Land O Lakes American)

Morning Star Garden Vegetarian Burgers

93% Lean Ground Beef Burger for meat eaters

4 - 8 slices of Morning Star Vegetarian Bacon Strips

Fresh Lettuce (washed and dried)

Honey Mustard Sauce (your choice of brand)

Let’s Make It

Make sure your grill is hot.  I didn’t use cooking spray on mine and it worked fine.

1.    Place the rolls or bread on the grill. If you’re using a Foreman close it so both sides get that brown crisp grill mark.

2.    Remove rolls/bread from grill and place it on a serving plate or dish.

3.    Put the pineapple slices on the grill.  Close the Foreman.  After the bottom of the pineapple is browned flip it and do the same on the other side.

4.    At the same time cook the burgers on the grill or in the microwave.  See cooking note below.

5.    Spread a generous amount of honey mustard on the warm bread.

6.    Layer with lettuce, bacon, burger, pineapple and cheese.

7.    Get ready to grunt in satisfaction as you dig in to this big burger!

Cooking the meat: 

Cook the vegetarian bacon according to the package.  Cook the vegetarian burgers according to the package less 30 seconds because it will get hard on the grill.

If you are using meat, you can cook it on the grill or in the microwave oven.  For microwave cooking, put burger in a paper bowl with a paper towel over it to prevent splattering.  Cook on high for one minute.  Drain it then flip the burger.  Finish cooking about 45 seconds to one minute or until the pink is gone.

Notes: Sour dough or rye bread are also good, but plain hamburger rolls or bread ... that "ain't" right!  Stick with a hearty bread if you can.

George Foreman 4 Serving Grill

 Dishwasher safe tray and grill plates.

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