Ultimate Bacon Burgers

Happy Father's Day

It's been entirely too long since I've posted a recipe on my blog and I've got to say - I've missed it - I've missed YOU.

Now that soccer and graduation seasons are over and I've gotten a chance to catch my breath --- I can get back to blogging.  

In honor of Father's Day, I am dedicating this blog post to all of the dad's out there.  I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Father's Day than with some Bacon Cheeseburgers for lunch.  BACON-CHEESE-BURGERS people!  What could be better?

Ultimate Bacon Burgers
8 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced thin
1 pound 85% lean ground beef
4 cheddar cheese slices
3 hamburger buns

Process bacon in a food processor until smooth.  

Cook bacon in skillet until lightly browned.  

Drain bacon - reserving fat.  Let cool on paper towels. 

Saute onion and 1/4 t salt in 2 T reserved fat in skillet.

Spread beef in an even layer in a baking sheet.  Sprinkle with bacon, 1 t. pepper and 1/8 t. salt.

Toss with 2 forks to combine.  

Shape into 4 equal patties.  Press thumb in center of each burger to make a slight impression. 

Grill patties until temperature reaches 130 for medium burgers. 

Top each burger with a slice of cheese and allow to melt.  

Transfer burgers to buns. 

Top with your favorite burger toppings and caramelized onions and enjoy. 

I didn't get my ruler out to measure but if I were to guess, I'd say that this burger topped out at a whopping 6 inches by the time I finished dressing it all up.  

​Ciao!

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