Bacon cheeseburger Recipe

American · Main course · 27 min total

A classic American bacon cheeseburger with a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and all the fixings, perfect for a backyard BBQ or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices red onion
• ketchup and mustard to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
2. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, slightly larger than the buns. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
4. Grill or pan-fry patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. In the last minute, top each patty with a slice of cheese and cover to melt.
5. Toast buns on the grill or in a toaster.
6. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, patty with cheese, 2 slices bacon, and condiments. Top with bun.
7. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Use 80/20 ground beef for juicier burgers.
• Let patties rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
• Store leftover patties and bacon separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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