Bacon Cheeseburger Hummus
What is Bacon Cheeseburger Hummus?
Bacon cheeseburger hummus blends together the mediterannean flavors of zesty chickpeas with the taste of the all-American cheeseburger. Chickpeas are processed until smooth with lemon juice, tahini and spices then topped with ground beef, cheese, bacon bits, tomatoes and onions. The dip is best served with toasted pita bread for a savory snack or nice appetizer for any party.
Where’d It Come From?
Hummus is a middle eastern food with countries who debate passionately for the claim to its origin. The most notably public message having been communicated through a 23,000-pound bowl of hummus – which landed Lebanon in the Guinness Book of Records (this involved a “hummus war” of sorts, more on that later).
Pasadena, CA has claimed itself as the birthplace of the cheeseburger. Of course, the cheeseburger is a variation of the hamburger, which can be traced back to various countries across history.
Want to dig deeper into the roots of these dishes? Check out our Food History 101 Blog!
– Click here to learn about the origin of Cheeseburgers
– Click here to learn about the history of Hummus
How’s It Made?
Makes: 4 servings | Active prep/cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 (15-oz) can of chickpeas / garbanzo beans
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup tahini
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
3 tbs water
½ lb ground beef
4 slices of bacon
½ tomato – chopped
¼ onion – chopped
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of paprika
Pita bread
Instructions:
In a food processor, combine lemon juice and tahini – process for 1 minute. Scrape the sides and process for an additional 30 seconds.
Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, onion powder, and ½ tsp salt – process for 30 seconds, scrape sides, then process for another 30 seconds.
Drain chickpeas and add half to your food processor. Process for 1 minute, scrape sides and process for 1 to 2 more minutes or until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Season ground beef with salt and pepper and cook in a pan. Drain grease.
Cook bacon until crispy then chop into bits.
Pour hummus into a bowl and top with ground beef, bacon, tomatoes, onions and cheese – then sprinkle with paprika. Serve with toasted pita bread.
