California Burgers Recipe

These juicy California Avocado Burgers are a family favorite! Inspired by an old Philadelphia Cream Cheese cookbook, this recipe gets a modern twist with creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and crispy bacon. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 758.7 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for California Burgers

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How to Make California Burgers

  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mashed avocado, chives (or red onion), lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well blended.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped tomato.
  3. Shape the ground beef into six oval patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  4. Preheat your broiler. Broil the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper during broiling.
  5. While the patties are broiling, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble the bacon.
  6. To assemble each burger, spread lettuce on the bottom bun. Top with a beef patty, a generous spoonful of the avocado cream sauce, and crumbled bacon. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

102g

Carbs

12g