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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor Lovers

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers
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Ultimate grilled cheeseburgers topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and tangy BBQ sauce. A crowd-pleasing backyard burger with the perfect sweet-smoky balance!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • Burgers:
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Toppings:
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 large onion, caramelized
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
  • Optional Add-ons:
  • Pickles
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Jalapeños
  • Fried egg

Instructions

  1. Prep toppings: Cook bacon until crispy. Caramelize onions in bacon fat (about 15 mins on low heat).
  2. Make patties: Gently mix beef with Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 equal balls (don’t overwork).
  3. Grill: Press balls into 1/2-inch thick patties. Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 mins per side (for medium).
  4. Add cheese: Top each patty with cheese during last minute of cooking. Cover to melt.
  5. Assemble: Spread BBQ sauce on buns. Stack patties with bacon, onions, and optional toppings.
  6. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce and napkins!

Notes

  • For juicier burgers: Make thumbprint indent in center of raw patties
  • Smoker variation: Cook at 225°F for 45 mins with hickory wood
  • Gluten-free option: Use GF buns and check BBQ sauce label
  • Spicy twist: Mix 1 tbsp chopped chipotles in adobo into beef
  • Storage: Uncooked patties keep refrigerated for 1 day

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