Hawaiian Belly Buster Burgers

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These burgers are among my family's top choices of gourmet burgers that I've concocted. A rich barbecue flavor followed by a sweet aftertaste makes for one flavorful burger. Use a Hawaiian-style thick barbecue sauce if possible. If your sauce is thin, use less in the burger mix so the burgers hold together when grilling.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 yellow onion, minced

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 ¼ cups barbeque sauce

  • 8 slices bacon

  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese, sliced

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 8 Kaiser rolls, split

  • 8 pineapple slices

  • 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onions, Monterey Jack cheese, and the barbecue sauce. Form ground beef mixture into 8 patties.

  2. Wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each patty, covering as much of the patty as possible. Place patties on a large platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

  4. Grill burgers on one side for 5 to 7 minutes, turn, and top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Butter the kaiser rolls, if desired. During the final few minutes of cooking, place the kaiser rolls split side down on the grill along with the pineapple slices.

  5. To assemble your burger, place some French-fried onions on the bottom half of the roll, then a slice of pineapple and a burger; top with the other half of the roll.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1025 Calories
63g Fat
60g Carbs
52g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 1025
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g 81%
Saturated Fat 29g 147%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 1581mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 52g 104%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 529mg 41%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 634mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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