Jul 14 2026
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Classic B-y-o With Bacon For 12 People Recipe

Inspired by Carolina Jax
Time45m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Bacon

Classic B-Y-O Setup

Method

Bacon Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    Preheat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Burger Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Ground Beef

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the beef into 12 equal portions and form into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.

  2. 3

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.

  3. 4

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the lettuce. Slice the tomatoes and onions into rings. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burgers

    On each hamburger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a few pieces of crispy bacon, tomato slices, onion rings, and pickles. Add condiments of your choice (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on top.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the assembled burgers immediately with extra bacon on the side for those who want more.

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