Jun 09 2026
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Bbq Bacon Burger* Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

8 oz. patty, 2 slices bacon, American cheese topped with BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Optional Garnishes

Method

Cooking the Patty

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Form the ground beef into an 8 oz patty and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Place the patty on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Flip the patty and cook for another 4-5 minutes until it reaches your desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on top of the patty to melt.

Cooking the Bacon

  1. 6

    Step 1

    In a separate skillet, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes.

  2. 7

    Step 2

    Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 8

    Step 1

    Toast the burger bun lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 9

    Step 2

    Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the bun.

  3. 10

    Step 3

    Top the patty with the crispy bacon slices.

  4. 11

    Step 4

    Drizzle BBQ sauce over the bacon.

  5. 12

    Step 5

    Add any optional garnishes such as lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

  6. 13

    Step 6

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger.

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