½ cup boursin cheese, ¼ cup truffle aioli, ⅓ cup caramelized onions
Buns
Add butter to a large pan or griddle over medium heat. Swirl butter to coat the pan.
Add buns, sliced side facing down. Toast buns approximately 1 minute or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Cook Burgers
In a large skillet over high heat, add butter and swirl until melted. Transfer patties to skillet and sear 4 minutes. Turn.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For medium rare burgers, sear on the opposite side for approximately 3 minutes. For medium burgers, 4 minutes on the other side. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
With just 30 seconds remaining, add boursin cheese to the top to melt. Transfer patties to a platter.
Assemble
Place patties on lower half of buns and top with aioli and caramelized onions. Add the top of the bun and enjoy!
Notes
Ground Chuck – 80/20 is ideal. Yes, it’s a high fat content, but you don’t eat burgers every day!
Olive Oil – You’ll be amazed at how this creates the best juicy finish. Substitute with butter if needed.
Minced Garlic – Fresh or store bought in a jar.
My favorite gourmet burger includes the following three items, each linked with their own recipe below:
Caramelized Onion – Slightly sweet and perfectly textured, these balance the salty flavors of your burger so well!
Truffle Aioli – Why use regular mayo when you can use truffle aioli? It’s decadent and deliciously flavorful.
Homemade Boursin Cheese – This soft, creamy cheese is blended with garlic and herbs. Don’t skip this incredibly creamy step!
Use the best quality ground beef you can afford – we tend to prefer 80/20 ground chuck.
Avoid handling the meat too much, you’ll toughen it the more you touch it.Although it’s hard not to do it, don’t give into the temptation of pressing your burger patty down onto the pan or grill.
Keep those juices locked inside the burger patty!
Want your cheese to be perfectly melted? Throw a little water onto the cheese after you’ve place it on the burger patty, and cover the pan with a lid. It helps the cheese liquefy into perfection!