Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Betty C's Bar and Grills Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 6 pcs streaky bacon (slices); 4 slices cheddar cheese slices; 4 pcs burger buns (top-split or brioche); 2 tbs unsalted butter; 0.5 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbs yellow mustard; 2 tbs ketchup; 0.5 pcs red onion (thinly sliced); 1 pcs ripe tomato (sliced); 4 pcs iceberg lettuce (leaves); 8 pcs dill pickle slices; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp garlic powder

Inspired by Betty C's Bar and Grill

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

Bacon & Cheese

6 pcs streaky bacon (slices)

4 slices cheddar cheese slices

Buns & Toppings

4 pcs burger buns (top-split or brioche)

2 tbs Unsalted butter

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

2 tbs yellow mustard

2 tbs Ketchup

1/2 pcs red onion (thinly sliced)

1 pcs ripe tomato (sliced)

4 pcs iceberg lettuce (leaves)

8 pcs dill pickle slices

Optional Seasoning & Finishing

1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

Method

Burger Patties

Mix and shape

Place ground beef in a bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and garlic powder (if using). Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until just combined—do not overwork. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each for a 1 lb batch). Shape each portion into a patty about 3/4" thick and slightly wider than your buns. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to keep them from puffing while cooking.

Cook patties

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. When the pan is hot and shimmering, add the patties leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). In the last 1 minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar and cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil to melt the cheese.

Bacon & Cheese

Cook bacon

While patties are resting, cook bacon in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lay bacon strips in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. For extra crispness, you can finish on a baking sheet in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 5 minutes.

Buns & Toppings

Toast buns

Split the buns and butter the cut sides with the unsalted butter. Place buttered sides down in a clean skillet over medium heat and toast until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, toast in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 3-4 minutes.

Assemble sauce

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yellow mustard and ketchup until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Assemble burgers

Spread a tablespoon of the sauce on each bun bottom. Place a lettuce leaf on the sauce, then the cheese-topped patty. Top each patty with 1-2 slices of crispy bacon, tomato slice, red onion rings and 2 pickle slices. Spread a little sauce on the bun top and close the burger. Serve immediately.

Finishing & Serving

Serve burgers hot with optional fries or a side salad. Leftover patties can be refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve juiciness.