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A classic cheeseburger with melted cheddar, fresh lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun.

Smoky BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

This Smoky BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger recipe features juicy beef patties topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • tomato sliced
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Salt
  • pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Form the ground beef into four equal patties and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add onion slices and cook until caramelized and softened; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Place burger patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness.
  2. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cheddar cheese and cover the pan to help it melt.
  3. Lightly toast the burger buns.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the burgers by spreading BBQ sauce on the bottom bun, adding lettuce, then the cheeseburger patty, bacon, caramelized onions, and a tomato slice; top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the ground beef before forming patties.