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bacon cheese stuffed burgers dripping with burger sauce and served with French fries

Bacon Cheese Stuffed Burgers

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Everyone's summer favorite just got way better! We all love a big, classic juicy burger, but these Bacon Cheese Stuffed Burgers really kick things up a notch. Get ready for your taste buds to go crazy! These burgers are everything - SO juicy, incredibly flavorful and super easy.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 354
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef (I like to use 96/4 extra lean)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or other favorite variety (optional)
  • for serving: toasted hamburger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, burger sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.

Burger sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • dash of cayenne, optional for spice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon until it is cooked, but not yet crispy. It will finish cooking in the burger patties. Let it cool slightly and then chop it into small pieces.
  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and use your hands to combine the mixture until the bacon and cheese is evenly dispersed. Do not overmix, though.
  • Evenly divide the ground beef into 4 equal servings and form into patties. Make the patties more thin than thick because they will shrink up some while cooking.
  • I like to cover and refrigerate the patties for about 1 hour, if I have time. (This will help the burgers keep their shape on the grill.)
  • While burgers are in the fridge, you can make the burger sauce: stir mayonnaise together with ketchup, pickle juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. Place in refrigerator until you're ready to use.
  • Prep your burger toppings: slice tomatoes, tear lettuce, slice the onion, etc.
  • To grill, place each burger onto preheated grill or grill pan. Cook 3 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until burgers register 160 degrees F. If adding cheese slices, do this after the burger has been flipped to the second side and after about 2 minutes. Top each patty with a slice, cover and cook 1 minute.
  • Serve as desired, on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and burger sauce or other condiments. Enjoy!

Notes

Grilling guide:
If you're using 1/4 pound ground beef per burger, the grill times (per side) below will ensure you have your perfect burger.
  • Medium rare – 2-3 minutes. It's okay and safe for your burger to be pink in the middle as long as it has reached an internal temperature of 160ºF.
  • Medium – 3-4 minutes. I like my burgers barely pink in the center and about 3 minutes per side usually does the trick.
  • Well done – 5-6 minutes. In my opinion, an overcooked burger is a dry, ruined burger, but I know there are people that like a burger well done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed burger patty | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 506mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg