Enjoying a perfectly grilled burger with condiments while the sun’s descending epitomizes summer. But we’re not talking about your old standby of American cheese and ketchup. Make those hot summer nights dreamy ones by introducing yourself to your two new best friends: aioli and cranberry relish.
Aioli is simply mayonnaise that’s been upgraded to first class with the addition of garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, but in this case, Dijon mustard. Add dollops of tart Harry & David Cranberry Relish and sweet Caramelized Onion Spread and your burger order just went from one to two!
This gourmet meal wouldn’t be complete without a side dish and something to wash it all down. Shall we say, a cocktail, or even a mocktail?
- 12 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 patties Harry & David Grass-Fed Ground Beef Burgers
- 4 slices Brie cheese
- 2 brioche buns
- 1 small handful arugula
- 14 cup sauerkraut
- 1 tablespoon Harry & David Caramelized Onion Spread
- 1 tablespoon Harry & David Cranberry Relish
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place two slices of Brie cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
- Toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a layer of aioli on the bottom half of each bun.
- Layer with arugula and sauerkraut.
- Place a cooked burger patty with melted Brie cheese on the bottom half of the bun.
- Top each patty with a generous spoonful of Harry & David Caramelized Onion Spread and Cranberry Relish on top.
- Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
In this recipe, we've used red sauerkraut, but white sauerkraut works just as well