Bacon Cheeseburger

Name: Bacon Cheeseburger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon steak sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 pound ground beef; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 8 cooked bacon strips; Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and tomato, onion and pickle slices

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our foolproof bacon cheeseburger recipe makes big, juicy, flavorful burgers with all the best toppings—crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh tomato and lettuce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon steak sauce
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 pound ground beef
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
8 cooked bacon strips
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and tomato, onion and pickle slices

Directions

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

1 serving: 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

Where can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington

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