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Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

American · Main course · 30 min total

A juicy double cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon, smoky barbecue sauce, and crispy onion rings, inspired by the classic Western burger.

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Place bacon in a cold skillet; cook over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
2. Meanwhile, soak onion rings in buttermilk for 10 minutes. In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Dredge rings in flour mixture.
3. In a separate skillet, heat reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. Fry onion rings until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. Divide beef into 8 equal portions; shape into thin patties. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill or pan-fry patties over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a slice of cheese during last minute; cover to melt.
6. Toast buns. Spread barbecue sauce on bottom buns. Layer two patties, two bacon slices, and onion rings on each bun. Close with top bun.

Tips

• For extra smoky flavor, use smoked paprika in the onion ring coating.
• To keep burgers juicy, avoid pressing down on patties while cooking.
• Store leftover cooked patties and onion rings separately; reheat in oven.

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