Name: Bacon Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup steak rub; 1/2 cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce; 18 slices thick cut bacon, cooked; 6 slices American cheese; lettuce, tomato; 6 burger buns; condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup

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Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers are sure to rival your favorite drive thru version. All beef burgers grilled with hardwood smoke served up with crispy bacon and your favorite toppings. This is the ultimate burger to make at home.

We are burger fanatics and if you are too, give these incredible Brisket Burgers or these Mozzarella Burgers a try. Burgers are great for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family can agree on.

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburgers:

Ground Beef ~ We used 70/30 for these juicy burgers
Steak Rub ~ Or use your favorite all purpose seasoning
Diced Onion ~ Yellow onions or sweet onions
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce ~ Adds flavor and keeps the burgers juicy
Bacon ~ Thick sliced
American Cheese Slices ~ Or cheddar slices
Lettuce
Tomato
Favorite Condiments: Burger Sauce, Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Mustard, Ketchup
Buns ~ A good sturdy bun is best for these hearty burgers

How to Grill Bacon Cheeseburgers:

In a bowl, combine the ground beef with steak rub, diced onion and bbq sauce. Mix with a wooden spoon or with clean hands.

Form into 6 patties. Press an indentation in the center for burgers to grill up flat.
Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.

Cook the Bacon:

Once I learned how to cook bacon in the oven, I've never looked back. Especially to feed the whole family, there's no easier way. We like to cook 3 slices of thick cut bacon per burger.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place bacon in a single layer and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel lined plate until ready to serve.

Grill the Burgers:

Grill burgers over indirect fire for 5 minutes with the grill closed.

Flip burgers and continue to cook another 5 - 10 minutes until burgers reach 165°.

Remove from grill and top with cheese slices.
Toast buns if desired.

Make the burgers by adding your favorite condiments to both top and bottom buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, burger patty, bacon and then the top bun.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store burger patties and bacon in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat burger patties in a covered skillet with 2 tablespoons water over medium-high heat. Flip after 3 minutes, cook another 3 minutes or until heated through. Reheat bacon in another skillet over low heat, flipping as it starts to warm up, cooking about 2-3 minutes.
Burger patties can also be reheated in an air fryer at 350° for about 4- 5 minutes.

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What to Serve with Bacon Cheeseburgers:

Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers are the best weeknight dinner, ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to please everyone at the table. A smoky grilled cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon is so satisfying and delicious. These burgers will have you skipping the drive thru!

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6 burgers

Bacon Cheeseburgers

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers are sure to rival your favorite drive thru version. All beef burgers grilled with hardwood smoke served up with crispy bacon and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
½ cup steak rub
½ cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce
18 slices thick cut bacon, cooked
6 slices American cheese
lettuce, tomato
6 burger buns
condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup

Instructions

Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, steak rub and bbq sauce. Mix with a spoon or with clean hands until well combined.
Form into 6 patties with an indentation in the center of each.
Grill burgers over indirect heat with the grill closed about 5 minutes. Flip burgers and continue to cook another 5-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° using a digital thermometer.
Remove from grill and top with cheese slices.
Layer buns with favorite condiments, lettuce, tomato and bacon slices.

Notes

Store burger patties and bacon in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat burger patties in a covered skillet with a few tablespoons of water over medium heat. Flip after 3 minutes and continue to cook until heated through.

Reheat bacon in a separate skillet over low heat, turn to heat both sides until crisp.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 952Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 1801mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 67g

Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.