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Bacon Cheesburger Recipe

Name: Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhamptons Bacon Cheesburger Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp vegetable oil (for griddle/pan); 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 4 slices cheddar cheese slices; 0.5 cup yellow onion; 1 medium tomato; 2 leaves iceberg lettuce; 8 slices dill pickle slices; 4 pieces burger buns; 2 tbs unsalted butter (softened); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 0 to taste hot sauce; 0 to taste garlic powder

Inspired by Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhampton

Time40m

Serves4

Make Bacon Cheesburger Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beef Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp vegetable oil (for griddle/pan)

Bacon

6 slices thick-cut bacon

Cheese & Toppings

4 slices cheddar cheese slices

1/2 cup yellow onion

1 medium tomato

2 leaves iceberg lettuce

8 slices dill pickle slices

Buns & Spread

4 pieces burger buns

2 tbs unsalted butter (softened)

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp yellow mustard

Optional (to taste)

0 to taste Hot sauce

0 to taste Watkins garlic powder

Method

Bacon

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or a rack. Bake 12–18 minutes until crispy, turning pan halfway if not using a rack. Remove and place on paper towels to drain and keep warm.

Beef Patties

Form Patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently shape each portion into a 3/4-inch thick patty, forming a slight indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking. Do not overwork the meat.

Season

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly brush one side of each patty with Worcestershire sauce.

Cook

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp vegetable oil. When shimmering, place patties seasoned-side down (work in two batches if necessary). Cook undisturbed 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more for medium (adjust time for desired doneness).

Melt Cheese

About 1 minute before removing from heat, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid (or tent with foil) to melt the cheese. Remove patties and let rest 2 minutes.

Buns & Spread

While patties cook, mix mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard in a small bowl to make the burger spread. Taste and adjust seasoning (optional: add a few drops of hot sauce or a pinch of garlic powder).

Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread softened butter on cut sides of the buns. Toast buns buttered-side down until golden, 1–2 minutes.

Veggies & Assembly

Thinly slice the tomato and onion if not already sliced. Wash and dry lettuce leaves.

Assemble each burger: spread about 2 tablespoons of burger spread on the bottom bun. Place the cheesy patty on top, then layer 1–2 slices of bacon, 2 pickle slices, a couple of onion rings (about 2 tbsp worth), a tomato slice, and a lettuce leaf. Spread a small amount of spread on the top bun and place on top.

Serve immediately with fries or salad. Leftover patties can be refrigerated and eaten within 2 days.