4.9 from 27 votes
Bacon Double Cheddar Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions
Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
burgers
Calories:
1112 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon thick cut
- 2 pounds ground chuck beef 80% lean
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese diced, approx. ½ cup, brand: Cache Valley Dairy medium
- 2 teaspoons black pepper plus more for seasoning the onions to taste, freshly ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt , plus more for seasoning the onions to taste
- 1 yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter , divided
- 6 brioche bun or white bun
- 6 American cheese brand: Cache Valley Dairy slices
- tomato pickles, and lettuce, sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce , optional
Instructions
- In a medium to large skillet (I use cast iron), cook your bacon over medium high heat, turning once or twice until half-way cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the bacon strips to a cutting board and reserve the bacon renderings in the pan and set aside. Chop the bacon into diced pieces and add to a large mixing bowl with the ground beef and diced cheddar cheese. Season with the black pepper and kosher salt, and then use your hands with a light touch to gently mix together. Take a large handful of meat, about 6 to 7 ounces, and form a ball in your hands. Form the meat into patties about ¾-inch thick and press your thumb into the center of the patty to form a dimple to keep it from doming when cooked. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or make ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare and preheat your grill on high.
- While the grill is heating, heat the reserved bacon renderings over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 10 more minutes or until soft and caramelized, lower the heat to simmer and keep warm, or remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Spread the remaining butter on the cut side of the buns and set aside.
- When the grill is hot (at least 450°F), place the burgers on the grates and cook for 3-5 minutes, undisturbed, then flip, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 135°F for a medium-done hamburger. Add a slice of the American cheese to each burger and cook just until the cheese melts. Transfer to a platter and let rest for about 5 minutes while you toast the buns on the grill grates.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the ketchup and if you’d like a bit of BBQ sauce. Spread the sauce on the bottom and tops of the buns with the cheeseburgers and garnish with lettuce, tomato, pickles and the caramelized onion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1112kcal
(56%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
82g
(126%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
322mg
(107%)
Sodium
1886mg
(79%)
Potassium
560mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1357IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
442mg
(44%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1112kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 82g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium | 1886mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1357IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 442mg | 44% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.