This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUBBA burger. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’m excited to be partnering with BUBBA burger on a tasty burger recipe series (check out the burger bar I made last month!) and we’re continuing our collaboration with a spring inspired burger recipe. Burgers get all the hype as a summer dish, but I have been thinking about how to bring in seasonal, spring flavors to my burger repertoire as the warm weather encourages me to break out the grill more often! This dish, a Swiss and leek burger, is my official burger of spring!
Before I grilled the BUBBA burgers, I prepared the caramelized leeks and shallots. Thinly sliced leeks and shallots are slowly sauteed and then caramelized for a sweet, mild, oniony flavor. I like to think of this burger as a fresh spin on the classic caramelized onion topping – and the addition of the swiss cheese with the BUBBA beef burger almost makes it taste like French onion soup!
- 1 Tbsp of Butter
- 2 Large Leeks, greens removed and thinly sliced
- 1 Large Shallot, finely sliced
- BUBBA burgers
- Swiss Cheese
- Pretzel Buns
- Arugula
- Spring Aioli:
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Chives, minced
- 1 Tbsp of Pesto
- 1 Tbsp of Caramelized Leeks and Shallots
- 1 Roasted Garlic Clove
- ½ Cup of Mayonnaise
- Salt and Pepper
- Melt butter in a small pan and slowly cook the leeks and shallots until softened and caramelized.
- Make the spring aioli by combining fresh chive, pesto, 1 Tbsp. of the caramelized leeks and shallots, a roasted garlic clove and mayonnaise in a small food processor. Pulse until combined and season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
- Grill the BUBBA burgers to your desired doneness; melt Swiss cheese and top with a heap of the remaining caramelized leeks and shallots during the final minute of cooking. Assemble the burger on a pretzel bun spread with spring aioli, and top with fresh arugula before serving.








