Description
A delicious smash burger topped with crispy bacon and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo)
Instructions
- Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- Form the ground beef into equal portions, gently rolling into balls.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on high and sear the beef balls for 10-15 seconds before flattening them.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping.
- In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- Toast the buns in the leftover bacon grease until golden brown.
- Assemble the burger with bacon and your favorite condiments.
- Serve with a side of fries or salad.
Notes
Feel free to add fresh toppings like pickles or onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: burger, bacon, cheddar, summer, grilling, family meals