Triple B Burger with Brie, Bacon & Arugula

Prep: 10 minCook: 10 min4 servingsmediumAmerican
Triple B Burger with Brie, Bacon & Arugula

Grill-cooked beef burgers topped with melted Brie, crispy bacon, and peppery arugula, finished with a balsamic glaze. Quick weeknight meal with restaurant-quality toppings that enhance standard burger fare without complicated technique.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 hamburger patties (4-5 oz each)
  • 8 Brie slices (1/4-inch thick), rind removed
    other soft cheese (Camembert, fontina)1:1dairy

    maintains creamy melting quality

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  • 4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted
  • 8 bacon slices, cooked
    prosciutto1:1meat

    adds Italian character

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  • ¾ cup arugula, loosely packed
    mixed greens, spinach1:1vegetable

    reduces peppery bite if preferred

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  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
    aged balsamic vinegar reduction1:1condiment

    similar flavor depth

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Set grill or grill pan to medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season hamburger patties on both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place burgers on grill and cook per side until desired doneness.

  4. 4

    During final minute of cooking, top each burger with Brie slices and cover to melt.

  5. 5

    Place burgers on toasted buns.

  6. 6

    Top with bacon and arugula.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze and crown with bun tops.

Tips

Tip 1

Cover burgers during final minute to trap steam and ensure Brie melts completely.

Tip 2

Toast buns lightly to provide textural contrast and prevent sogginess from glaze.

Good to Know

Make Ahead

Burgers can be formed and refrigerated up to 4 hours before grilling. Bacon can be cooked in advance and reheated.

Serve With

Serve immediately while Brie is melted and buns are warm.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip covering the grill during the final minute to avoid incomplete Brie melting.

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Do not overload with arugula to avoid structural collapse and wet buns.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

Brie
other soft cheese (Camembert, fontina)1:1dairy

maintains creamy melting quality

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General Alternatives

balsamic glaze
aged balsamic vinegar reduction1:1condiment

similar flavor depth

Full guide →
arugula
mixed greens, spinach1:1vegetable

reduces peppery bite if preferred

Full guide →
bacon
prosciutto1:1meat

adds Italian character

Full guide →
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