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

Inspired by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Time30m
Serves2

Make Bacon Burger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Bacon

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

1

Mixing Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overwork the meat.

2

Forming Patties

Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.

Cooking Bacon

3

Cook the Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Flip occasionally. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Burger Patties

4

Grilling the Patties

In the same skillet or on a grill, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Assembling the Burger

5

Prepare the Buns

Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

6

Layering the Ingredients

On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, a burger patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.