Italian Chicken Sausage Burgers with Tomato Onion Jam and Crispy Potato Wedges

These Italian-spiced chicken sausage burgers are anything but ordinary. Juicy patties are topped with melty mozzarella and a tangy-sweet balsamic tomato onion jam, all tucked into toasted potato buns. Served alongside crispy, herby potato wedges, this is a burger night upgrade that comes together in just 40 minutes.

The secret is the homemade jam-slow-cooked onions and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and a touch of sugar create a rich, savory-sweet spread that perfectly complements the seasoned chicken sausage. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, these burgers are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Balsamic VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. For extra-crispy potatoes, place a baking sheet inside while oven preheats. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and very thinly slice onion. Finely dice tomato. Halve buns.
2. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil and Italian Seasoning; season generously with salt and pepper. (If you preheated your baking sheet, toss potatoes in a large bowl first, then place on sheet.) Arrange potatoes in a single layer. Roast on top rack until golden brown and crisp, 20-25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup water and cook until liquid has evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, vinegar and 1 tsp sugar; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes.
4. While jam cooks, form sausage into two ½-inch-thick patties (four patties for 4 servings), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Tip: wet hands to prevent sticking.
5. Stir 1 TBSP butter into jam until melted. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a medium bowl. Wash out pan. Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with mozzarella. Cover pan until cheese is melted.
6. Toast buns until golden brown. Fill toasted buns with patties and jam. Serve with potato wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken instead of Italian chicken sausage mix?

Yes, you can substitute with ground chicken seasoned with Italian herbs, but the flavor may differ slightly.

Can I make the tomato onion jam ahead of time?

Absolutely! The jam can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.

What can I use instead of potato buns?

Any soft burger bun or roll works well. Brioche or sesame seed buns are great alternatives.