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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A Maple BBQ Cheeseburger on dripping with BBQ sauce and melted cheese on wood platter

 

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!

Small Bowl with homemade Barbeque Sauce on wood with a spoon on the right

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!

Maple BBQ Cheeseburger dripping with BBQ sauce and melted cheese

Love Burgers and Want More Recipes?

Try my Turkey Burger with Basil Mayo!

A close up of a turkey burger topped with basil mayo on white plate

 

The Recipe: Maple BBQ Cheeseburger

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Maple BBQ Cheeseburger
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
 

An amazing cheeseburger seasoned with maple syrup, dried herbs and spices and topped with cheddar and bbq sauce!

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger, Maple BBQ Cheeseburger
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
  • 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
Toppings:
  • lettuce, tomato slices, red onions, avocado
  • 3 buns, my favorite are Brioche.
Instructions
Clean and spray grill. Preheat grill to 400 degrees

  1. 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.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and all seasonings. Brush onto both side or burgers.

  3. 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

  4. While burgers cook, prepare lettuce, tomato and onion slices.

  5. 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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