Summer is one of my favorite times of the year because that means I get to fire up my grill.....often! Creating gourmet burgers makes me so happy, burgers are like little pieces of artwork, you can really let your imagination and creativity go wild with flavor combinations and toppings.

This giant size burger I've created has got all of my favorite ingredients piled up nice and high. I'm talking blue cheese, bacon, avocado, caramelized onions and a toasted onion roll.....swoon! The burger itself is nicely seasoned with some Worchstershire sauce, garlic and cilantro, YUM! Fire up the grill friends, it's time to impress your friends with this impressive GIANT size burger. Enjoy!

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Cook bacon in a large skillet until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve drippings. Using same skillet as the bacon was cooked, add onion slices over medium low heat. Cook until softened and caramelized, about 15 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, bacon drippings, worcestershire sauce, garlic and cilantro until just combined. Form into 4 equal size patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place patties onto grill that has been greased. Grill 4-5 minutes each side, until cooked through. Place rolls cut side down onto grill to toast lightly. Spread cut side of rolls with mayonnaise then layer bottom rolls with a burger, blue cheese, avocado and 2 slices of bacon. Close with top roll and serve.

4 large burgers