Bacon Cheeseburgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings (1 burger each)
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Calories
719 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Cheeseburgers
Description
The recipe features high-quality thick-cut smoked bacon cooked evenly until crisp in a skillet, with frequent flipping to prevent burning. The rendered bacon fat can be used for caramelizing onions if desired. Ground chuck beef with moderate fat content is shaped into small balls then pressed thin on a hot skillet, cooking briefly on each side to develop seared crusts while keeping the interior juicy. Salt and pepper season the meat simply.
American cheese slices are placed on the patties near the end of cooking to allow melting. Split hamburger buns are buttered and toasted on a skillet to golden brown finish, providing a rich and slightly crisp base for the burger. The assembled burgers are layered with traditional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, complemented by mayonnaise.
These burgers are suitable for small gatherings and can be doubled or tripled for larger crowds. Leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator and consumed within four days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
To make the burgers:
- 8 lices Bacon halved (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 4 Hamburger Bun split
- 1 pound ground beef (see note 2)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4 lices American cheese
For serving:
- mayonnaise
- lettuce leaves
- tomato slices
- onion sliced (see note 3
- dill pickles chips
Instructions
- In a large cold skillet, arrange bacon in a single layer (don't let it overlap too much). Increase heat medium and cook, flipping the pieces often to promote even browning, until they reach your desired doneness (8 to 15 minutes).
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Spread butter on each cut side of the buns and toast until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, working in batches if necessary.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Form beef into 4 balls, about 4 ounces each. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place burger balls onto the hot griddle or skillet several inches apart (working in batches if needed). Using a grill press or spatula, press patties down, making burgers as thin and flat as possible. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Flip burger patties, scraping from the pan to keep the layer that has formed on the patty. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each patty with a slice of cheese and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Spread mayonnaise on each half of a toasted bun. Transfer patties to the bottom half of each bun. Top with 4 pieces of bacon, and your preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Top with the top half of the bun and serve.
Notes
- Use thick-cut smoked bacon for best flavor; pre-cooked bacon can be substituted for convenience.
- Form patties ahead of time and refrigerate covered for up to 2 days for improved cooking results.
- Caramelized onions can be made using bacon fat for enhanced taste; cook sliced onions slowly until browned.
- This recipe yields 4 bacon cheeseburgers; multiply ingredients to serve more people.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge and consume within 4 days for safety and quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1 burger each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 burger | |
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 953mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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