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This image shows a beautifully crafted avocado burger with a juicy beef patty, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy mashed avocado, all sandwiched between toasted brioche buns, served alongside fries.

Avocado Burger Recipe

A juicy, flavorful burger topped with creamy avocado slices, this avocado burger recipe combines savory beef patties with fresh ingredients for a delicious twist on a classic. Perfect for summer BBQs or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 931 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer or grill (optional)
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Burger spatula
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Mashed Avocado

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 avocados, diced

Burgers

  • 4 beef patties, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Assembly

  • ketchup, bbq sauce, mustard, or mayo
  • 4-8 brioche buns
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 4-8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet and cook 4 burger patties for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, adjusting time based on thickness and whether they were frozen.
    This image shows four beef burger patties sizzling in a cast iron skillet, cooking to perfection for assembling delicious avocado burgers.
  • Once cooked, top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover with a lid, and let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
    This image shows slices of cheddar cheese melting on top of freshly cooked beef patties in a skillet, preparing them for the avocado burger assembly.
  • Set the patties aside.
  • In a bowl, combine mashed avocado with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.
    This image shows a mixing bowl with ripe avocado being mashed together with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt, creating a creamy topping for the avocado burgers.
  • To assemble the burgers, spread your preferred sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, burger patties, onions, bacon, and the avocado mixture.
    This image shows the assembly of the avocado burger, with layers of fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, mashed avocado, and melted cheddar cheese placed between soft brioche buns.
  • Top with the remaining bun.
    This image shows a completed avocado burger, perfectly stacked with juicy beef, melted cheese, mashed avocado, and bacon, served on a wooden board, ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • For a quick air fryer option, try my air fryer frozen burger recipe to make these avocado burgers.
  • If you prefer grilling, cook the burger patties on the grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, without covering them.