Jul 13 2026
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Bacon Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Mettle Grill
Time30m
Serves2

Topped with bacon and your choice of cheese (American, pepper jack, or Swiss). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add the cheese slices on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Cooking the Bacon

  1. 3

    Fry the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and onion. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of the burger bun, layer the cooked patty with melted cheese, followed by the crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

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