The Ultimate "Everything" Burger with Bacon & BBQ

The classic American diner experience at home. The goal here isn't restraint, but stacking flavors: salty bacon, melty cheese, sweet onion, and sour pickles. The secret to the patty is loose forming and a dimple in the center so it doesn't puff up into a ball while cooking.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 780 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron grill

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Cook the bacon until crispy starting from a cold skillet, then set aside. Sauté the onion in the rendered fat.

Tip: Starting cold helps render the fat, making the bacon truly crispy.
2

Form 4 loose patties. Salt and pepper directly before cooking.

Tip: If you salt ground meat in advance, it becomes rubbery (like a hot dog). Only salt the surface!
3

Cook meat in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side. After flipping, place cheese on top and cover to melt.

Tip: Don't press on the meat while cooking, or you'll lose the juices.
4

Toast the buns, spread with sauces, and build the burger with veggies and meat.

Tip: Place lettuce on the bottom to protect the bun from meat juices.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (20% fat)
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • 4 pc Hamburger buns
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 1 pc Tomato
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • sauce to taste BBQ, Mustard, Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper