Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJackson Street TavernBacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with bacon and cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Patty Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Bacon and Patties

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess fat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Burger Patties

    In the same skillet, add the burger patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    Toast the burger buns in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

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

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