Blt Burgers With Garlicky Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1 garlic clove
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded, or
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground beef
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
4 kaiser rolls, split
1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed (6 ounces)

Preparation

Cook the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels then crumble.
In a mini food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, Chipotle and vinegar until finely chopped.
Add the mayonnaise and puree until smooth.
Add the bacon, season with salt and pepper and pulse just until combined.
Form the meat into 4 patties and brush lightly with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and grill until desired doneness.
Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Spread the mayonnaise on the cut sides of the rolls and set the burgers on the bottom halves.
Top with the arugula, close and serve.