Vegetarian Bacon and Cheese Burger
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, indulgent burger with this Vegetarian Bacon and Cheese Burger recipe — a plant-based twist on a timeless classic! Perfectly seasoned vegetarian patties are cooked to a golden brown, topped with melted cheese, and layered with crispy plant-based bacon strips for a smoky flavor that rivals the real thing. Paired with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and sweet red onion, this burger gets an extra kick of flavor from a creamy homemade sauce made with mayo, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Nestled in a toasted bun, this recipe is not just vegetarian-friendly but packed with bold flavors and irresistible textures. Ideal for a quick dinner or weekend treat, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal ready in just 35 minutes. Enjoy with sweet potato fries or a crisp side salad for a complete feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Vegetarian burger patties
- 8 strips Plant-based bacon strips
- 4 slices Cheese slices
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 small Red onion
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rounds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard to create the spread. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Cook the vegetarian burger patties according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes per side, or until warmed through and golden brown. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
In a separate skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the plant-based bacon strips over medium-high heat until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet for about 1 minute until golden brown on the inside.
To assemble the burgers: spread a tablespoon of the prepared sauce on the bottom bun, top with a lettuce leaf, a cheese-covered veggie patty, two strips of plant-based bacon, a slice of tomato, a few onion rings, and then cover with the top bun.
Repeat the assembly process for the remaining burgers.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
