Bacon and Cheese Burger
Juicy, flavorful, and packed with savory indulgence, this Bacon and Cheese Burger recipe is the ultimate comfort food for burger lovers. Featuring a perfectly seasoned ground beef patty seared to perfection and topped with melty cheddar cheese, this burger takes things up a notch with crispy oven-baked bacon strips. Nestled between toasted buns with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and a dollop of creamy mayonnaise, every bite is a mouthwatering symphony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this homemade burger recipe is perfect for a family dinner or backyard barbecue. Impress your guests with this classic yet irresistible combination of bacon, cheese, and juicy beef at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 8 slices bacon strips
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for the bacon.
Place the bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently by hand to combine.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the patties to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
Flip the patties and immediately top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
Meanwhile, toast the burger buns in a toaster or under a broiler until lightly golden.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the top half of each bun.
To assemble, place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bottom half of each bun.
Place the cheese-topped burger patty on the lettuce and top with two strips of crispy bacon.
Complete the sandwich with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1071 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
