It’s almost summer, and if you are like me and LOVE a good burger, you’re going to be eating this Maple BBQ Cheeseburger until grilling season is over! Remember to take a look at my tips and tricks for making a fantastic burger before you get started.
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The Maple BBQ Cheeseburger:
The Maple BBQ Cheeseburger is a 1/3 pound burger, brushed with a combination of maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, sea salt (<—my favorite!) and pepper. After prepping, these juicy burgers are grilled to perfection and smothered in cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. Swoon!
The BBQ Sauce:
You can use your favorite BBQ sauce or…if you are feeling like a weekend warrior you can make my Red Wine BBQ Sauce, it’s easy!
The Toppings:
Of course you can top this fabulous burger anyway you wish, I use lettuce, tomato, red onion and sometimes avocado. When it all comes together, it’s magic!
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The Recipe: Maple BBQ Cheeseburger

An amazing cheeseburger seasoned with maple syrup, dried herbs and spices and topped with cheddar and bbq sauce!
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably grass fed and 80/20 lean/fat ratio
- 2 1/2 tablespoons good quality maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 slices sharp or medium cheddar cheese
- your favorite BBQ Sauce
- lettuce, tomato slices, red onions, avocado
- 3 buns, my favorite are Brioche.
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Use a knife to divide one pound ground beef into three equal portions. Take each portion, form into a ball, place on a plate and smash flat using your palm. You want the burgers about 3/4 inch thick.
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In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and all seasonings. Brush onto both side or burgers.
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When grill is ready, place burgers on grill, close lid, cook each side for 3-4 minutes for medium. Move burgers to upper level of grill, add cheese and close lid for 60 seconds to melt cheese
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While burgers cook, prepare lettuce, tomato and onion slices.
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Remove burgers from grill. Place lettuce on the bottom half of bun, add burger. Pour BBQ sauce on top of burger, add toppings. Serve!
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