Bacon Cheddar Burger

Name: Bacon Cheddar Burger
Ingredients: 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon; 6 thick slices cheddar cheese, at room temperature; 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained; 6 large Hamburger buns, preferably homemade

7 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon
6 thick slices cheddar cheese, at room temperature
12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained
6 large Hamburger buns, preferably homemade

Directions

1

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion powder, salt and pepper until just combined.
2

Do not overmix, or your patties will be tough.
3

Divide into six portions and form patties, without pressing too hard.
4

They should be uniform in thickness.
5

Smooth out any cracks using your fingers, or use our handy trick for shaping perfect burger patties.
6

Make these right before you grill them, so they stay at room temperature.
7

Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat and add burger patties.
8

If using a grill, cover with the lid.
9

Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate about 2 minutes.
10

Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point.
11

When burgers lift up easily, flip, add a slice of cheese to each, close lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare.
12

Remove burgers with a sturdy metal spatula and transfer to a plate.
13

Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns, top with bacon and serve.