In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the allure of a mouthwatering bacon cheeseburger. This iconic American classic, with its juicy patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and array of toppings, has captured the hearts and taste buds of burger enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a classic recipe or the tantalizing variations that elevate this dish to gourmet status, crafting the perfect bacon cheeseburger is an art form that requires careful consideration of ingredients, techniques, and personal preferences. Discover the secrets to creating the ultimate bacon cheeseburger experience, transforming your culinary journey into a symphony of flavors that will leave you yearning for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT BACON CHEESEBURGERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the beef into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. With clean hands, mix the meat well. Set aside.
- Next, slice the rolls in half and spread each half with some softened butter. Place the rolls face-down on a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grill the rolls so they're nice and golden. Let the rolls cool on a plate until you need them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Form the beef mixture into 6 patties and place in the skillet, in batches if needed. Allow each to cook about 4 minutes on the first side, flip them and place a slice of Cheddar on to melt.
- When the patties are done in the middle, place them on the base of the halved buns. Top each with 2 pieces of the bacon and top with the other half of the rolls.
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BACON CHEESEBURGERS
This takes a little more effort than the average cheeseburger, but is well worth it! Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.
Provided by Naomi Adcock Thompson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 735.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
THE BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER
While we love a grilled burger, this one is our go-to for all seasons. Instead of making a typical patty, we smash the meat in a super-hot cast-iron pan to get crispy, ruffled edges. Once you smash your burgers this way, you'll never go back! We top them with all the fixings, including our perfectly balanced special sauce. It's what we consider an iconic burger.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER PIZZA
Make and share this Best Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Iron B
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop the dill pickle and onion then set the pieces on a paper towel to dry.
- Prepare a small amount of ground hamburger and dice it up to small pieces.
- Cook bacon and cut it up in to small pieces as well. I usually plan for this meal ahead of time and brown the ground beef a day earlier with a different meal. I save bacon from breakfast and it allows me less cooking when I make this pizza.
- Follow the directions on the tube of raw pizza dough as far as the prep of the dough.
- Once the dough is ready to topped apply a thin layer of mustard all over the dough except for the edges.
- Sprinkle your bacon over the entire pizza followed by the onions and then the hamburger.
- Cover the pizza with cheese and sprinkle a few pickles on the top.
- Bake at the time a temperature as instructed on the pizza dough tube. It tastes great!
- It sounds weird because you may not have ever put pickles or mustard on your pizza but it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger. It's something different and I enjoy it a lot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 502, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 10.8
BACON CHEESEBURGERS WITH FRY SAUCE
In Utah, fry sauce is the beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also as a spread for hamburgers. Utah is known as the Beehive State, so I wanted to add honey as a special touch to my fry sauce. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and honey; spread over cut sides of buns. Top bun bottoms with bacon, burgers, french-fried onions and, if desired, lettuce and tomato. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 708 calories, Fat 46g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ground beef, thick-cut bacon, and flavorful cheese. The better the ingredients, the better the burger will be.
- Season the beef properly: Don't be afraid to season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Cook the burgers to your desired doneness: Depending on your preference, you can cook the burgers to rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done. Just be sure not to overcook them, or they will become dry and tough.
- Use thick-cut bacon: Thick-cut bacon will add more flavor and texture to your burger. Cook it until it is crispy but not burnt.
- Choose a flavorful cheese: There are many different types of cheese that you can use on a bacon cheeseburger. Some popular choices include cheddar, American, Swiss, and blue cheese.
- Add toppings of your choice: Once the burger is cooked, you can add toppings of your choice. Some popular choices include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup.
Conclusion:
The perfect bacon cheeseburger is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make the best bacon cheeseburger at home. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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