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Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburgers

14 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 30MINS

Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburgers

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5 ratings
Sometimes you just need a burger - and sometimes you just need a Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger. 'Nuff said! Bacon infused burger – not topped, not crumbled. INFUSED. As in — in the meat. Aside from a little salt and pepper – there’s not much more to this.
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Sometimes you just need a burger - and sometimes you just need a Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger. 'Nuff said! Bacon infused burger – not topped, not crumbled. INFUSED. As in — in the meat. Aside from a little salt and pepper – there’s not much more to this.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com

30MINS

Total Time

$2.23

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Burger
Ground Chuck
1.3 lb
Ground Chuck
Thick-Cut Bacon
2 slices
Thick-Cut Bacon, chopped
or 4 Thin Slices of Bacon
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Toppings
Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup
Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Lettuce
to taste
Lettuce
Tomato
1
Tomato, sliced
Red Onion
1/2
Red Onion, thinly sliced
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, thinly sliced
Barbecue Sauce
1/3 cup
Barbecue Sauce
Hamburger Bun
4
Hamburger Buns
Small Dill Pickle
to taste
Small Dill Pickles

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
558
Fat
41.2 g
Protein
34.7 g
Carbs
10.9 g
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Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Place the Thick-Cut Bacon (2 slices) in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until very firm.
step 1 Place the Thick-Cut Bacon (2 slices) in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until very firm.
step 2
Transfer the bacon to a mini prep food processor and pulse until the bacon is very fine (freezing makes it easier to achieve the fine texture).
step 2 Transfer the bacon to a mini prep food processor and pulse until the bacon is very fine (freezing makes it easier to achieve the fine texture).
step 3
Place the Ground Chuck (1.3 lb) into a bowl and add the bacon, Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Water (2 Tbsp). Fold the bacon and seasonings into the beef to blend evenly - but try not to overwork the meat.
step 3 Place the Ground Chuck (1.3 lb) into a bowl and add the bacon, Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Water (2 Tbsp). Fold the bacon and seasonings into the beef to blend evenly - but try not to overwork the meat.
step 4
Form the beef into four 4" patties about 1/3-1/2" thick. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to form a depression in the center of each patty.
step 4 Form the beef into four 4" patties about 1/3-1/2" thick. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to form a depression in the center of each patty.
step 5
Heat the grill to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
step 6
While the grill is heating, slice the Hamburger Buns (4) in half and assemble the rest of the toppings.
step 6 While the grill is heating, slice the Hamburger Buns (4) in half and assemble the rest of the toppings.
step 7
Combine the Monterey Jack Cheese (1/2 cup) and Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup) and transfer to a small bowl.
step 7 Combine the Monterey Jack Cheese (1/2 cup) and Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup) and transfer to a small bowl.
step 8
Grill the buns on the cut side for about 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned and set aside.
step 8 Grill the buns on the cut side for about 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned and set aside.
step 9
Place the burgers on the grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium. During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle on about 1/4 cup of cheese for each burger.
step 9 Place the burgers on the grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium. During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle on about 1/4 cup of cheese for each burger.
step 10
Transfer burgers to a baking sheet or cutting board.
step 10 Transfer burgers to a baking sheet or cutting board.
step 11
Dress your burgers using Lettuce (to taste), Tomato (1), Red Onion (1/2), Jalapeño Pepper (1), and Barbecue Sauce (1/3 cup). Serve with Small Dill Pickles (to taste).
step 11 Dress your burgers using Lettuce (to taste), Tomato (1), Red Onion (1/2), Jalapeño Pepper (1), and Barbecue Sauce (1/3 cup). Serve with Small Dill Pickles (to taste).

Tags

American
4th of July
Beef
Grill
Comfort Food
BBQ
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pork
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Summer
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