Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe
Hardwood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and choice of cheese.
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Ingredients
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Bacon Cheeseburger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 2
Prepare the Beef Patties
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide into two equal portions and shape into patties.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet used for bacon, cook the beef patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- 4
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking the patties, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each burger bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, the cooked beef patty with melted cheese, and crispy bacon. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the bacon cheeseburgers hot with your favorite side dishes.
