Description
Sink your teeth into this mouthwatering cheesy bacon burger, where crispy bacon meets melted cheese and juicy beef. Flavor-packed ingredients combine to create a classic American sandwich that satisfies serious burger cravings with every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 beef patty (approximately 0.33 pounds / 5.3 ounces)
- 2–3 strips crispy bacon
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
Bread:
- 1 burger bun, toasted
Sides and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons special sauce (spicy, creamy)
- 1 serving fries
- 1/4 cup cheese sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Fire up the grill or skillet to 375°F for optimal meat searing and even cooking.
- Craft juicy beef patty, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, grilling 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Immediately crown the patty with melting cheddar cheese, allowing it to cascade over the meat’s surface.
- Simultaneously toast burger bun halves until edges transform into a golden, crisp landscape.
- In a separate pan, render bacon strips until they crackle and turn deep mahogany, transferring to paper towels to eliminate excess grease.
- Construct the burger foundation by nestling the cheese-draped patty onto the bottom bun’s terrain.
- Strategically layer crisp bacon fragments across the melted cheese surface.
- Cascade special sauce in elegant streams, ensuring full flavor coverage.
- Crown the creation with the upper bun, pressing gently to seal the flavor symphony.
- Flash-fry accompanying potato strips at 425°F until they achieve a glorious amber crispness.
- Embellish fries with a warm, cascading cheese sauce for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Pick high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier, more flavorful burger patties.
- Avoid pressing down on burger while cooking to retain natural meat juices and prevent dryness.
- Create a small indentation in the center of the patty to help it cook evenly and prevent bulging.
- Season ground beef generously with salt and pepper just before cooking for maximum flavor absorption.
- For gluten-free option, replace regular bun with lettuce wrap or gluten-free burger bun.
- Cook bacon in oven on parchment paper for more even crispiness and easier cleanup.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burger reaches safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Rest burger for 3-5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Consider turkey or plant-based patty as leaner protein alternatives without compromising taste.
- Try different cheese types like smoked gouda or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 950 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg