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    Aloha Burger Recipe (Jollibee Copycat, Almost!)

    by Jolina | Published: June 26, 2017 | Last Updated: May 25, 2022 | 63 Comments
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    Aloha burger – juicy cheeseburger topped with grilled pineapple and crispy bacon. Add honey mustard sauce and what you have is an aloha burger recipe that’s almost as good as Jollibee’s!

    (Looking to add sides to your barbecue party? Try these grilled shishito peppers. They’re ready in 10 minutes!)

    Aloha Burger Recipe
     

    Are you familiar with Jollibee? Ask any of your Filipino friends and watch their faces brighten up like it’s Christmas LOL. Even Anthony Bourdain got on the Jollibee train.

    Jollibee is a popular Filipino burger chain but it’s more like a rite of passage for every Filipino child – at one point in your life your parents will bring you to Jollibee where you will get your first taste of the glorious Yum Burger and Jolly Spaghetti, which you will end up loving for the rest of your life.

    Over the years they’ve come up with delicious innovations (Jolly Hotdog, anyone?) but by far my favourite is the Amazing Aloha. It’s their Champ Burger but made more amazing (see what they did there?) with pineapple and bacon bits on top.

    Fourth of July and Canada Day are right around the corner which means it’s BBQ time! So we thought why not re-create the aloha burger recipe? It’s not exactly the Amazing Aloha but it is dang amazing.

    Aloha burger patty

    Aloha Burger Recipe

    Jollibee’s burger patty recipe is a highly guarded secret so we turned to Red’s equally delicious recipe. It’s simple, straightforward and you probably already have all the ingredients sitting in your pantry!

    Already got a favourite burger recipe? You can use that too.

    Grilled pineapple

    Aloha Burger Recipe

    Because I think the grilled pineapple is the star of this show. It makes the burger extra juicy and flavourful. And it’s certainly a unique addition to your burger stack.

    Worried about the sweetness? Don’t be. You have the crispy bacon to give you the boost of salt you need. And we all know bacon makes everything better.

    Put them all together

    Aloha Burger Recipe

    Take all the components together and what you have is cheeseburger on epic tropical mode.

    Juicy burger, melted gooey cheese, grilled pineapple, crispy bacon, honey mustard sauce, and fresh vegetables all packed in between your burger bun. Life is good!

    Have a great BBQ weekend!

    Fourth of July and Canada Day (hey, we’re turning 150 years old this year!) are big BBQ weekends so if you’re bored of the same old, give this aloha burger recipe a try and make your tastebuds sing.

    Aloha Burger Recipe

    Aloha Burger Recipe (Jollibee Copycat, Almost!)

    Author: Jolina
    Juicy cheeseburger, grilled pineapple, crispy bacon. Add honey mustard sauce & what you have is an aloha burger recipe that’s almost as good as Jollibee’s!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Filipino
    Servings 8 burgers
    Calories 315 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Burger Patties:

    • 2 lbs ground beef
    • 1 ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ⅛ tsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

    For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 4 ½ tsp mayonnaise
    • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper

    Assembly:

    • Burger buns
    • Sliced pineapples grilled (see notes)
    • Bacon cooked until crispy
    • Sliced cheese pick your favourite, we like Swiss and cheddar
    • Lettuce
    • Tomatoes
    • Mayonnaise optional

    Instructions
     

    For the Burger Patties:

    • Warm your grill to high heat, according to manufacturer’s instructions.
    • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until fully incorporated (see notes). Divide into approximately ¼ pound (113 grams) portions and shape the patties. Place on your hot grill until cooked to your liking.

    For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

    • Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

    Assembly:

    • Get the bottom half of your burger bun and spread about a teaspoon (or more, up to you) of honey mustard sauce.
    • Then proceed to layer the lettuce, tomatoes, burger patty, cheese (see notes), bacon (1-2 strips, or as many as you want!) and pineapple.
    • Top with the other half of your burger bun. Add mayo if desired.

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    Notes

    1. To ensure you’ve seasoned your burgers to your taste, before grilling the whole batch take a golf ball size portion, fry then taste. Adjust as necessary.
    2. Total grill time depends on how many burgers you can fit on your grill. For us, a batch of burgers is done in 12-15 minutes.
    3. Start grilling your pineapples when your burgers are close to being done.
    4. We like to put cheese on top of close-to-cooked burgers while they’re still on the grill so they melt on the patties themselves but you can also just place unmelted cheese on top of the burgers as you’re assembling them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

    Happy grilling!

    Did you try this aloha burger recipe? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.

    This is the second recipe in our No-Bake Summer Series. Check out last week’s Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie.

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    Comments

    1. Susan

      August 05, 2022 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      We’ve made your aloha burgers so many times this summer we’ve lost count! I didn’t think the pineapple would work out but our boys love it. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        August 08, 2022 at 8:56 am

        That’s awesome Susan! Lots more days left in the summer, enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    2. Robin

      June 20, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and everyone loved it. This is totally amazing.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 22, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        Glad you liked it Robin!

        Reply
    3. Sarah Baumeister

      June 19, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      I think these burgers are absolutely amazing. I am not normally a pineapple in savory dishes person but honestly with the bacon to totally goes and is delicious.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 22, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        Grilled pineapples are awesome 🙂

        Reply
    4. Camille

      June 14, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This aloha burger recipe was perfect! My husband wasn’t sure about the pineapple but loved it. Making again

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 17, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        That’s awesome Camille! Glad you guys liked it.

        Reply
    5. Julie

      June 02, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Used my own burger recipe, added your components and it makes for a really tasty burger. Kids didn’t care for the pineapple but my husband and me like it. More for us! Love your blog. Looking around to see a dessert recipe I can make next. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 04, 2020 at 9:59 am

        Glad you and your husband liked it Julie! We love grilling pineapples and eating it on its own, as a dessert 🙂 Enjoy looking around the blog!

        Reply
    6. Kate

      May 28, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      My husband’s been craving for this burger so I was happy to stumble upon your recipe. I’m not sure what the original aloha burger tastes like but the hubby is one happy fellow. All good!! The flavors are delicious and comes together well. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        May 28, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        Awesome! Glad you guys liked it 🙂 Hope you’re having a good summer.

        Reply
    7. Imgrum

      November 04, 2017 at 5:24 am

      It must be more than a month since the last time I have burger, gonna try it. Thank you for the recipe!!

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    8. Lynn

      July 02, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      I absolutely adore grilled pineapple. I’ve never actually topped a burger with it. . .but now I’m wondering why> I bet it tastes absolutely heavenly.

      Reply
    9. Joanie

      June 30, 2017 at 8:34 am

      I’ve never been to Jollibee’s but can see why it’s so popular. This burger looks amazing – I’ve never had pineapple on a burger but that needs to change. This looks incredible!

      Reply
    10. Denisse

      June 29, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Definitely want to try a veggie version of this since I don’t really eat red meat anymore- but I’m all over the grilled pineapples and that yummy sauce!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 30, 2017 at 8:48 am

        I think portobello mushrooms would make a great alternative to beef. Yum! I think I will try a veggie version too 🙂

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