The Triple Threat: Experience the Magic of our Beef, Bacon and Goat Cheese Burger  

Our Goat Cheese Burger Recipe:

You’ve mastered the basic burger—now, it’s time to elevate your game as a home chef. Our Triple Threat Goat Cheese Burger combines the tangy Cypress Grove Fog Lights goat cheese with sweet-and-salty candied bacon with the unbeatable savory taste of your favorite beef patties.

We’ve got to warn you, however—the smell of candied bacon, perfectly seasoned burgers, and savory Fog Lights may have neighbors showing up to your house, wondering how they can get their hands on your latest creation!

These burgers are perfect for impressing your foodie friends, bringing an unexpected twist to a backyard BBQ, or simply enjoying a sweet-and-savory recipe for a quiet dinner at home. Feel free to take your time customizing this recipe to your taste—amp the brown sugar up or down for the candied bacon, and feel free to rev up the black pepper in your burger seasoning mix if you’re looking to bring the heat.

Ready? We are! Let’s dive in.

Here’s What You’ll Need for The Triple Threat Goat Cheese Burger

For the candied bacon:

1/2 pound thick-cut bacon

1/2 tbs. black pepper (fresh ground is best)

1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed)

For the burgers:

2 tsp. seasoned salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. paprika

2 lbs. ground beef (feel free to go with pre-formed patties from your butcher if it makes things easier for you)

To top it off:

8 sliced ciabatta rolls

6 oz. Cypress Grove Fog Lights goat cheese

Candied bacon (see above)

Thin-sliced red onion

Fresh romaine lettuce

Instructions

Get your candied bacon into the oven before you make your way out to the grill.

Candied Bacon

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Place a wire rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet. Carefully arrange the bacon slices on the wire rack, ensuring that they do not touch one another.
3. Sprinkle the bacon slices with black pepper.
4. Pat the brown sugar on top of the bacon slices to create a thin, even layer.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the brown sugar has caramelized. Keep an eye on your bacon as it cooks, and be sure to let it crisp up for an extra minute or two if you prefer a little extra crunch.
6. Let the bacon cool for at least ten minutes, then transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Burger Patties

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Mix seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small dish.
3. If beef is not pre-divided into patties, divide beef into eight portions. Your burger patties should be about an inch wider than your buns to account for their decreased circumference after cooking.
4. Season both sides of each patty generously.
5. Grill patties on a preheated grill for about five minutes on each side. Remove from heat. We recommend keeping your grill closed while your burgers are cooking (no peeking!).

Burger Assembly

1. Spread the top half of your sliced ciabatta rolls with a generous layer of Fog Lights goat cheese.
2. Place a burger on the bottom half of each ciabatta roll. Top with romaine lettuce, red onion, and two halved slices of candied bacon (or more—we don’t judge).
3. Top with ciabatta roll with Fog Lights goat cheese. Enjoy!

The Triple Threat Goat Cheese Burger: Quick Tips

Whether you’re a master of the grill or you’re trying your hand as a burger chef for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Check out these easy tips to elevate your goat cheese burger grilling game.

• Let your grill pre-heat before you throw your burgers on—you should hear an instant sizzle when each burger hits your grilltop.
• Patience is key. Flip your burgers one time halfway through cooking, and let your grill do the rest. You’ll know that your burgers are ready to flip when you see grease pooling on the top. To be extra-sure of whether your burgers are done, use a meat thermometer to get to your desired level of doneness.
• Don’t eat all the candied bacon before your burgers are finished—it’s tough, we know! The good news: you can store candied bacon in the fridge for up to five days, giving you a go-to snack for the week ahead.
• We recommend sticking to the topping layering order we outlined above for maximum deliciousness and minimal mess. If you prefer a more melty experience, you can spread your Fog Lights goat cheese directly on your fresh-off-the-grill burger—just don’t forget to stock the table with extra napkins!
• Not a fan of Ciabatta? If you prefer a softer roll, feel free to sub in a Kaiser roll or potato roll. Looking for an even sturdier option? A pretzel roll can be an unexpected salty twist that can take your goat cheese burger to the next level.

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to hear what you think! Let us know how it turned out, if you made any modifications to suit your family’s tastes, and what other ways you’re enjoying our Fog Lights goat cheese!