Ron’s Special Recipe
A one-of-a-kind cheeseburger with the onions fried into the meat then topped with bacon bits, a slice of Cure 81 ham then topped with pepper jack and American cheese; bun dressed with mustard, mayonnaise, pickle, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Bun and Condiments
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
- 2
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
- 3
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than your burger buns.
Cooking the Burger
- 4
- 5
Add Toppings
Immediately upon flipping, top each patty with bacon bits, a slice of Cure 81 ham, and a slice of pepper jack cheese. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the patty reaches your desired doneness.
- 6
Add American Cheese
Just before removing the patties from heat, add a slice of American cheese on top of the melted pepper jack cheese. Allow it to melt for about a minute.
Assembling the Burger
- 7
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 8
Dress the Buns
Spread mustard and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- 9
Add the Patties
Place the cooked burger patties on top of the dressed buns.
- 10
Add Fresh Ingredients
Top each burger with pickles, lettuce, and tomato slices. Place the top half of the bun over the burger.
