Kristina Wiley sets out to create the perfect hamburger in honor of her favorite tv-show.
Summer time is officially here and you know what that means… time to pull out your grills, people!!! The hubs and I love a good burger, but sometimes we want a little more than just a seasoned patty on a bun. We like to mix it up with things like our Blue Cheese Balsamic Burger, and now this: 
The Hawaii 5-0 Burger (named in honor of one of our favorite shows that unfortunately isn’t running anymore)…
This burger is my at home re-creation inspired by one of my favorite burgers from a restaurant called Yardhouse. Yowza! This was DELISH. So delish that the hubs wanted me to make it again the next night haha. I’m making him wait though, don’t want him to get too much of a good thing!
If you want to spice up burger night, I highly recommend these babies! It’s the perfect combo of spicy, sweet, and savory! We love when food has that dynamic trifecta of flavor!
Enjoy friends!
Oh, and FYI: nothing goes better with burger night than these oven roasted fries!!
PrintHawaii 5-0 Burger
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
The Hawaii 5-0 Burger combines spicy pepper jack cheese, sweet grilled pineapple, and savory bacon for a dynamic flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 pineapple rings
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cooked bacon
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
Instructions
- For the Garlic Aioli: In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- For the Burgers: Divide 1 1/3 pounds of ground chuck into 4 equal patties, about 1/3 pound each.
- Sprinkle each patty with brown sugar, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Grill the pineapple rings for 1-2 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are slightly caramelized.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until lightly browned.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a burger patty with melted cheese, a grilled pineapple ring, and a slice of bacon on top. Finish with the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the burger. These burgers pair perfectly with crispy oven-baked fries. If you prefer a different cheese, Swiss or cheddar can be used as substitutes. Store any leftover aioli in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
This burger is mouthwatering!