Honey Habanero Butter Burgers with Honey Corn Slaw
These Honey Habanero Butter Burgers are packed with bold flavor thanks to grated Banner Butter mixed directly into the patties. Grilled hot and fast on a gas grill and topped with a refreshing honey corn slaw, they're the perfect sweet-spicy combo for summer weeknights. Juicy, buttery, and balanced—this recipe proves you can create gourmet burgers on any grill.
Equipment
- Grill (Gas Grill or Weber Spirit)
- Cheese grater
- Mixing bowl
- Burger press
- Parchment paper
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
For the butter burgers
- 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 preferred
- 4 tbsp Banner Butter Honey Habanero Butter frozen and grated
- 1 tbsp Alvin Cailan’s Everything SZN seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns brioche or sesame seed preferred
- 4 slices Havarti cheese or cheese of choice
- Optional: extra Banner Butter for finishing
For the honey corn slaw
- 1.5 cups fresh sweet corn cut off the cob
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 –2 tsp clover honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter: Place the Honey Habanero Butter in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until firm. Grate the frozen butter using a cheese grater and set aside.
- Make the Burger Mix: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated butter, and seasoning. Mix gently by hand to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form Patties: Divide the beef into 4 equal portions. Place each portion between squares of parchment paper and use a burger press to form uniform patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Chill until ready to grill.
- Make the Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, green onion, basil, and cilantro. Drizzle with honey and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your gas grill (or other grill) to medium-high, around 450°F.
- Grill the Patties: Place patties directly over the heat. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Lower heat or move to indirect heat to finish cooking until internal temp reaches 135°F (medium-rare) to 145°F (medium).
- Add Cheese: In the final minute of cooking, top each burger with cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers rest, toast the buns face-down on the grill until golden brown.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place the grilled burger on the bottom bun, top with a generous spoonful of honey corn slaw, and finish with the top bun. Optionally, add a pat of Banner Butter to the bun before serving.
- Serve: Serve immediately with chips or grilled veggies and enjoy.