Bacon Burger Recipe
A burger with crispy bacon and BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Bacon
Burger Assembly
Method
Prepare the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cook the Bacon
- 3
Cook the Burger Patty
- 4
Grill or Pan-Fry
In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns in the skillet for 1-2 minutes, cut side down, until golden brown.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a patty with melted cheese on top, followed by 2 strips of crispy bacon, lettuce, and a slice of tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.
