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Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

June 10, 2013 · by Ari ·

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

You can take a moment and judge my insanely long title, per usual. Okay, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I’m sure you think I’ve gone off the deep end. When I told my husband what I was making for dinner last week, he raised an eyebrow, and gave me a look that can only be described as “WTF”, then he said “You’re really on a burger kick, aren’t you?”

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Guilty. And I guess after making countless burgers, you have to do something a little weird and put fruit inside. Or at least I do.

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

I’m pretty much obsessed with anything sweet and savory. I used to think it was weird, but ever since people starting salting things (I soooo judged that salted caramel hot chocolate at the bux for a good 2 weeks), I haven’t tired of the depth of flavor adding an unexpected taste or ingredient can bring to your dish.

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Did anyone watch that season of Top Chef with the watermelon gorgonzola salad? I don’t remember who made it, but I remember that he tried something unique, something most people would never do. I remember Tom Colicchio hated it, and said it was totally wrong, but Chef Tom ain’t got nothin’ on these burgers. 😉

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

I’ve always loved the fig/gorgonzola combo, so I stuffed them inside my burger, then I wrapped that sucker in center cut bacon to add smokiness and some extra bold, salty flavor–wrapped around where it can stand out and be an attention whore, not tucked inside with the lesser-known ingredients. Then to bring it all together, and add an extra hint of sweetness, I reduced some balsamic vinegar on the stove until it was thick, syrupy and sweet. Careful, the fumes are INTENSE (think vinegar straight up your nose), but the end result is totally worth it. A unique burger that you won’t find at you local burger joint, with rich depth of flavor, yet still deceptively simple and easy to put together. There is nothing like it.

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Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 burgers

Serving Size: 1 burger

Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Fig Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

    For the burgers:
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef (96% preferred)
  • 1/3 cup chopped dried mission figs
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • pinch each salt and pepper
  • 4 slices center cut bacon
  • For the balsamic glaze:
  • 1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
  • To assemble:
  • 4 whole grain buns (whole wheat, brown rice, etc)
  • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • lettuce of choice

Instructions

  1. Begin with the balsamic glaze by pouring balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium-medium high to simmer. Stir occasionally until sauce has reached desired thickness. This took me about 30 minutes for a very syrupy glaze. 20-30 minutes should be all you need. Once desired consistency is reached, remove from heat immediately.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, figs, gorgonzola cheese, salt and pepper until ingredients are just incorporated. Form into 4 equal-sized patties. Press your thumb down into the center of each patty to create a small indent. Wrap each burger with a slice of bacon.
  3. Grill over medium heat beginning with the edge of the bacon side facing down until burgers have reached desired doneness, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to buns and add lettuce and tomato. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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Looking for some other burger recipes for summer? Like I said, I’ve been on a bit of a kick…

Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

Thai Peanut Turkey Burgers

BBQ Bacon Ranch Burgers

 

Or if you don’t eat meat, I have a few veggie options too!

Sun-dried Tomato & Basil White Bean Burgers (vegan + gluten-free)

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers (vegan + gluten-free)

Filed Under: Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, Sandwiches, savory, Summer · Tagged: bacon, burger, dinner, figs, gorgonzola, grilling, lunch, recipe, summer

Comments

  1. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Amazing and looks so yummy! Now I wish that we had a grill. That’s the one thing that I miss living in NYC and in an apartment.

  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:44 am

    i LOVE figs – these look amazing!

  3. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    June 11, 2013 at 5:48 am

    DELICIOUS! You need to get your booty on Food Network! ASAP!

  4. Kristi @ lifesprinkles says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I can’t even wrap my head around all of the fabulousness in that title! I love the sweet and savory combo too – these are going on my summer bucket list!

  5. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    June 11, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I love gorgonzola and figs! Combining them with bacon and beef and then pouring balsamic glaze over it?! Can you invite me over?

  6. ashley - baker by nature says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:55 am

    That glaze looks totally kick ass, lady!!! I want this burger… and it’s only 6 am! xo

  7. Jaime @ The Unlikely Competitor says

    June 13, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    That looks so delicious. I’m finding that bacon and figs are great in a lot of things. Yum!

  8. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    June 16, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    This takes the cake for the most original burger I’ve seen recently! Love the combo of flavors!

    • Ari says

      June 17, 2013 at 7:24 am

      They were sooooo good! Even my brother was asking when we could have them again. Thanks Christin!

  9. Kristin says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:46 am

    When does the bacon go around the burger? I can’t find that part in the recipe.

    • Ari says

      June 23, 2013 at 7:39 am

      After you form the burgers and before you grill them. You couldn’t find it because I was silly and forgot. Sorry about that, and thank you for checking! 🙂

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