Description
Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
“Juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor—this bacon cheeseburger with a special sauce is the perfect cookout classic!”
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Toppings:
4 slices crispy bacon
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 sesame seed burger bun
2 leaves fresh lettuce
2 slices dill pickles
For the Special Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pickle relish
Instructions
Prepare the Burger Patties
Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
Form into burger patties and chill for 10 minutes.
Cook the Bacon & Burgers
Fry bacon until crispy and set aside.
Grill or pan-fry the burger patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
In the last minute, place cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
Make the Special Sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger bun.
Spread the special sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce and pickles.
Place the burger patty with melted cheese.
Top with crispy bacon and more sauce.
Add the top bun and serve hot!
A smoky, cheesy, and flavor-packed masterpiece—this burger is a must-try!
