Garlic Aioli Burger With Bacon

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This juicy garlic aioli burger with bacon, cheese, and caramelized onions is served on a Hawaiian roll bun for a mouth-watering restaurant style treat.

A couple of years ago when Alex and I were out in California for the first time, we stumbled across a burger that I have dreamed about ever since. Add in some garlic aioli and put it on four King’s Hawaiian Rolls, and the Dog Haus Holy Aioli burger instantly became unforgettable.

This garlic aioli burger is our recreation of the Holy Aioli burger! If you’ve ever tried the real thing, you’re going to love our easy homemade version. And if you haven’t, then you’re in for a treat with this recipe.

Garlic Aioli Burger Ingredients

• Burger patties – Make our classic burger patties or go with your favorite recipe! Any burger patties will work here.
• Hawaiian burger buns – If you can’t find Hawaiian burger buns, you can also use a set of 4 Hawaiian rolls. Honestly that’s more fun sometimes anyway!
• American cheese – American cheese is the classic option for the Holy Aioli burger and our go-to. However, we’ve also made this burger with sharp cheddar cheese which is delicious too!
• Garlic aioli – We like to make our own roasted garlic aioli. Check out our Spanish roasted cauliflower with garlic aioli recipe if you are looking to make your own as well!
• Beer caramelized onions – While regular caramelized onions do work for this recipe, we find there to be something special about the extra flavor that comes through thanks to the added beer. Give it a shot and let us know if you think the same!
• Beer for the caramelized onions – We recommend using a beer that you like the flavor of, since it’ll really come through in the caramelized onions! A lager or amber ale tends to work really well if you prefer a more traditional flavor. Otherwise, you can experiment with darker beers like stouts to amp up the beer flavor.

How To Make Our Garlic Aioli Burger

Step 1: Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Then, add the onions and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to soften and change color.

Step 2: Add the sugar and salt to the pan, stirring well to coat the onions evenly.

Step 3: Continue cooking for about 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding beer as needed when the onions start to dry out. The onions should be a deep brown by the time they’re done cooking.

Step 4: Grill the burger patties.

Step 5: Once the burgers are almost done, add cheese to melt.

Step 6: Assemble the burgers: Transfer the patties to the Hawaiian buns and top each burger with 2 strips of bacon and a pile of caramelized onions. Slather the garlic aioli onto the top buns, close, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

• Go with a classic – You can never go wrong with a side of fries or beer battered onion rings (especially paired with Guinness glaze), but our favorite for this burger has to be waffle fries.
• Level it up – We’re never sick of fries, but sometimes we’re looking to have something a little more unique as a side for our burgers like air fryer twice baked potatoes or bacon cream cheese jalapeno poppers.
• Serve with apps at a party or cookout – Whether it’s a regular get together or a big game day, these burgers are easy to make in a big batch for friends and family. Make sure to check out our best appetizers like buffalo chicken dip bites, baked bruschetta dip, and southwest egg rolls to round out your feast!