Double Cheeseburger with Basil, Bacon, and Egg from Toni Stickfigure

Double Cheeseburger with Basil, Bacon, and Egg

this oh-so indulgent butter burger (melted butter is mixed into the meat for flavor) is worth the splurge. 
prep 30 minutes  

Grill 12 minutes

1         recipe Bacon Aioli or garlic and bacon flavored mayo
1 1/2   lbs. ground chuck (80 percent lean)
1/4      cup finely snipped fresh flat-leafed parsley
2         Tbp. unsalted butter, melted, then coloed to room temp.
4         os. mozzarella or smoked mozzarella cheese,  coarsly shredded
1         Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
4          eggs (optional)
4          hamburger buns
            fresh basil leaves   
8          slices of bacon, slow cooked over medium heat


1.  Prepare Bacon Aioli; set aside  (recipe follows)
2.  Build charcoal fire or preheat gas grill for direct cooking. In large bowl gently mix ground beef, parsley, butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; form into eight thin patties.  Equally divide cheese into four.  Place cheese between two thin patties; press and pinch edges to seal.
3. For fried eggs, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.  when oil shimmers, crack each egg into a small bowl; tip into skillet.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Cook until desired doneness.
4.  Grill patties over medium heat (about 400 degrees f), covered for about 12 to 14 minutes, turning once midway through grilling.  Spread each bun with 2 Tbsp. Bacon Aioli; layer a patty and top with egg and bacon, and fresh basil.
Makes 4 burgers.

BACON AIOLI:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.  Place 16 unpeeled cloves of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil.  drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, then bring up edges and roll and seal to from a packet.  Bake about 20 minutes, until garlic is very soft.  Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium heat.  Cook 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped, until crisp, stirring occasionally.  Drain bacon on paper towels.  When garlic is cooled enough to handle, squeeze cloves from the skins into a small bowl.  Mash with a fork.  Stir in bacon and 1 cup of mayonnaise.  makes 1 1/4 cup.