The Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Recipes

THE BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Working in batches if necessary, add the bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a nonstick baking sheet. Discard the bacon fat (or save for another use) and wipe the skillet clean but do not wash. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
• Add the buns split-side up to the baking sheet with the bacon and bake until the buns are toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Loosely form the beef into 4 balls. Add one ball of beef to the skillet and press firmly to flatten with a large flat metal spatula for 10 seconds, then gently remove the spatula. Sprinkle the patty generously with salt; repeat with the remaining beef balls, cooking in batches if necessary. Let cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, sprinkle with more salt and top each with a slice of Cheddar. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted around the edges and the bottoms are browned, about 2 more minutes.
• Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bun tops. Serve the patties on the bottom buns topped with the bacon, onion, tomato and lettuce.

BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
• Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

ALL-AMERICAN BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.

ULTIMATE BACON CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Mix meat and 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce.
• Shape into 8 thin patties.
• Top 4 of the patties each with 2 bacon slices, 1 tablespoons barbecue sauce and 1 cheese singles.
• Top each with second patty. Press edges of patties together; seal with fork.
• Grill patties over medium coals 7 to 9 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Fill rolls with patties and lettuce.

ULTIMATE DELUXE BACON CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix meat and 2 Tbsp. mayo just until blended; shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Grill 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Top with bacon and cheese; grill 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with remaining mayo; fill with pickles, burgers, lettuce and tomatoes.

ULTIMATE BACON CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Add milk to bread in large bowl; stir to evenly moisten bread. Let stand 1 min. Add next 4 ingredients; mix just until blended. Shape into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Grill 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (160ºF); top with cheese. Add buns, cut sides down, to grill; grill 1 min. or until buns are lightly toasted.
• Spread buns with mayo; fill with lettuce, tomatoes and cheeseburgers.