Bacon Abe recipe served on a plate, by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Jul 13 2026
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Bacon Abe Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

A cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon and our special sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Bacon

Cheese

Buns

Special Sauce

Optional Toppings

Method

Prepare the Special Sauce

1

Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped pickles. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and consistent. Set aside.

Cook the Bacon

2

Fry the Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon strips and cook until crispy, about 4-6 minutes on each side. Once cooked, place them on paper towels to absorb excess grease.

Prepare the Burger Patty

3

Season the Meat

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until seasoned evenly.

4

Form the Patties

Divide the seasoned meat into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

Cook the Burger

5

Grill the Patties

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burger

6

Build the Burger

Toast the burger buns lightly. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the top bun. Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun. Top with crispy bacon strips and any optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onion. Finish by placing the top bun over the burger.

Serve

7

Enjoy Your Creation

Slice the burger in half if desired, plate it up, and enjoy your delicious Bacon Abe cheeseburger!

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