Jul 14 2026

Mac Daddy Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned ground beef, blended cheese, smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, sesame seed shake

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Ingredients

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Meat & Cheese

Vegetables

Sauce

Seasoning

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion finely, shred the lettuce, and slice the pickles for easy assembly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In the same skillet, drain excess bacon fat, then add ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

  2. 4

    Mix in Cheese

    Reduce heat to low and mix in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and creamy.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Special Sauce

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Build the Burger

    On a serving plate, layer the beef and cheese mixture, followed by crispy bacon, lettuce, onions, and pickles. Drizzle with special sauce and sprinkle sesame seed shake on top.

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