Dijon Maple Bacon Burgers

[MsMai]

Makes four burgers

For the Sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons *real* maple syrup
1/4 cup mayo
For the burgers
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup no sugar added/unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning (optional)
Salt and pepper
1/2-1 cup bread crumbs
4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked
4 hamburger buns
Hamburger fixin’s

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside in fridge.
Preheat grill.
Combine beef, applesauce, seasoning, salt and pepper and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add more breadcrumbs if necessary to solidify mixture.
Form into four patties. Grill to desired doneness.
Place patties on buns with fixings, top with bacon and a large dollop of the sweet dijon sauce.

 

[ChileFarmer]

That burger sounds pretty good, I am not sure how the beef would work with the sweetness. I am although willing to give it a try. I bet it would also work with a pork burger or maybe even chicken or turkey. CF