This Pancetta-Gruyere Burger with Grilled Vidalia Onion shows you how to put the magic of pancetta and cheese INSIDE the burger.
We mix the cheese with ground beef from a local butcher to deliver a burger worthy of peak grilling season. It’s so good, it won the Fine Cooking Summer Grill Olympics!
Lean pancetta infuses savory, juicy flavor without overpowering the beef, while the earthy, distinct flavor of Gruyere brings a rich nuance.
A few basic seasonings, toasted bun, and grilled Vidalia onions is all you need to eat right there at the grill—no other condiments required. Of course, it is good manners to share, so you’ll want to wait ‘til you get to the table.
Pancetta-Gruyere Burger with Grilled Vidalia Onions
Prize winning burger mixed with pancetta and Gruyere cheese topped with grilled onions.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice onion to create 1/4" discs, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside. Lightly butter the buns and set aside.
- Gently mix seasoning, pancetta, and cheese into ground beef. Form 1/3 lb. patties with meat mixture.
- Grill onions over medium-high heat until softened and lightly browned on both sides.
- Grill burgers over medium heat until seared and registering 160°F, about 4 minutes each side. While the burgers finish, grill buttered buns (butter side down) until toasted.
- Serve the burger on the toasted bun with the grilled onions piled on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5.6% | Calcium: 19.4% | Iron: 72.3%
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Pancetta Guryere Burger with Grilled Vidalia Onions
Purely.. Kay says
August 8, 2012 at 12:50 pmI make it back to WordPress and I see this… you have just made my day Judy :). Which is why I’m featuring this on my blog on tomorrow s post. Congrats girl! Love this!
Judy says
August 8, 2012 at 3:22 pmAw, thanks Kay, you are so sweet! I appreciate the feature … you have just made my day too. 🙂
-h (@taste-buds) says
August 7, 2012 at 1:43 pmI could definitely deal with this served to me. Sounds awesome! I love burger season!
-h
Judy says
August 8, 2012 at 3:23 pmI know what you mean, burger season is the BEST!
Maureen says
August 6, 2012 at 4:29 pmHow did I miss this one? I would rip a toddler’s arm off for a vidalia onion on a burger
(okay, that might have been a bit too strong but I LOVE vidalia onions)
This burger looks amazing!
Judy says
August 7, 2012 at 6:41 amThanks Maureen, I know what you mean about Vidalia onions, they take everything to a new level. Best not get too aggressive though, we don’t want gov warning labels on them. 😉
mjskit says
May 4, 2012 at 9:52 pmIt’s bedtime but now I’m really, really hungry! This burger is over the top and those buns – the best! A friend gave me some Vidalias yesterday and I can’t wait to start eating them! Have a great weekend.
JIll says
August 23, 2011 at 8:27 amHi Judy,
In your typical fashion our photo is tempting and your recipe is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing at FAT TUESDAY!
Judy says
August 23, 2011 at 8:35 amThanks, Jill, and thanks for hosting such a great community of bloggers.
Rug Cleaning Los Angeles says
August 9, 2011 at 1:22 pmThose looks so tasty! It’s lunch-time, so my mouth is watering. I’m going to try it with a turkey burger… Can’t wait!
-Rachel
Judy says
August 9, 2011 at 7:44 pmAbsolutely! It would be delicious with turkey too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I appreciate that.
KB and Whitesnake says
August 8, 2011 at 4:02 amLooks delish.
We’d love you to share your recipes with us at
Simply Delish Saturday
Judy says
August 8, 2011 at 6:47 amThanks for the invitation, I’ll be sure to stop by this week 🙂
island girl says
August 5, 2011 at 2:25 pmFabulous!!! Ohhhh…must go grill!! Love onions as well! Stopped by from blog hop…now following! Happy Weekend to you 🙂
http://littleislandstudios.blogspot.com/
Judy says
August 5, 2011 at 3:22 pmSo glad you stopped by, now I can follow you too! Hope the burger is a hit for you and yours. Weekend blessings!
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says
July 30, 2011 at 8:47 amJust wanna say WOW! That’s all!
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
July 27, 2011 at 3:21 pmWhat a wonderful burger! I love the gruyere – pancetta combination, and those onions make it look mouthwatering. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe with the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop.
Kevin (BBQ Smoker Site) says
July 26, 2011 at 11:36 amThis is a great recipe! We do something very similar with the grass fed lamb we get from Deep Creek Ranch here in Central FL. Throw in some fresh mint and basil and it’s very similar!
BBQ Grail says
July 26, 2011 at 8:45 amJust wanted you to know your blog post was featured on The BBQ Grail’s 10 Posts Worth A Look for this week. http://wp.me/pwBnV-1YQ
Judy says
July 26, 2011 at 9:21 amThank you so much for the feature, I appreciate that very much! I’ll be sure to check out The BBQ Grail — love summer grilling 🙂
Lisa says
July 26, 2011 at 6:07 amcan’t wait to try this!
claudiawjohnson says
July 25, 2011 at 3:22 pmThis looks really awesome! I’m not sure I can easily get the ingredients here in Thailand, but I’ll try!
rsmacaalay says
July 24, 2011 at 7:55 pmI agree this does not need condiments, the gruyere and pancettaa flavours are just enough to give it a really good taste
Karen says
July 24, 2011 at 6:58 pmWhat a great sounding burger!