Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a classic American dish - bacon cheeseburgers elevated with a tangy and creamy fry sauce. This symphony of flavors starts with juicy and succulent beef patties, nestled between toasted buns that provide a perfect textural contrast. Crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch, while melted cheese blankets each burger in a gooey, flavorful embrace. The pièce de résistance is the homemade fry sauce, a delightful blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and spices that elevates the burger experience with its zesty and slightly sweet tang. This recipe also includes two irresistible variations: the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and the Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburger. Each twist introduces unique flavors and textures, promising an unforgettable culinary adventure. Are you ready to embark on this delectable journey?
**Recipes featured in the article:**
* **Bacon Cheeseburger with Fry Sauce:** The classic combination of beef, bacon, cheese, and fry sauce, this burger is a timeless favorite for a reason.
* **Western Bacon Cheeseburger:** This variation adds a touch of the Wild West with BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings, and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
* **Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburger:** Avocado lovers, rejoice! This burger features a creamy guacamole, tangy pico de gallo, and a drizzle of chipotle sauce.
* **Homemade Fry Sauce:** The secret ingredient that takes these burgers to the next level, this fry sauce is a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors.
CLASSIC BACON AND CHEESEBURGER
Classic bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and a good slather of mayo makes this the perfect addition to your 4th of July party.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Burger Cheeseburger Dinner Lunch
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fry the onion in a large frying pan in a splash of olive oil until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds then remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Mix the cooled onions with the beef, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper. To test the seasoning, fry a teaspoon-full of the mixture in the pan you cooked the onions in. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Divide the mixture into 5-6 (depending on how you big you want the patties), and form patties with wet hands.
- Place on a tray lined with baking paper and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- When the patties have rested, heat a large cast iron pan/griddle pan until hot then cook the burgers until charred and cooked to your preference. (You can also cook the burgers on a braai/barbecue.)
- Remove from the heat, top with the cheese and cover with foil for 2 minutes.
- Top the buns with a generous spoonful of mayo, lettuce, tomato, the patty with cheese and finally bacon.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Sodium 2404 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALL-AMERICAN BACON CHEESEBURGERS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
THE BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER
While we love a grilled burger, this one is our go-to for all seasons. Instead of making a typical patty, we smash the meat in a super-hot cast-iron pan to get crispy, ruffled edges. Once you smash your burgers this way, you'll never go back! We top them with all the fixings, including our perfectly balanced special sauce. It's what we consider an iconic burger.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Working in batches if necessary, add the bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a nonstick baking sheet. Discard the bacon fat (or save for another use) and wipe the skillet clean but do not wash. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
- Add the buns split-side up to the baking sheet with the bacon and bake until the buns are toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Loosely form the beef into 4 balls. Add one ball of beef to the skillet and press firmly to flatten with a large flat metal spatula for 10 seconds, then gently remove the spatula. Sprinkle the patty generously with salt; repeat with the remaining beef balls, cooking in batches if necessary. Let cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, sprinkle with more salt and top each with a slice of Cheddar. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted around the edges and the bottoms are browned, about 2 more minutes.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bun tops. Serve the patties on the bottom buns topped with the bacon, onion, tomato and lettuce.
BACON CHEESEBURGERS WITH STEAK SAUCE
This burger came to me in a daydream and I just happened to have enough ingredients to make it work. It is incredibly juicy and the flavors harmonize very well together. If you enjoy a good pub-style burger, this one's definitely for you! Add whatever condiments you prefer.
Provided by Ryan McKeagney
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain bacon bits on paper towels.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) to 325 degrees F (165 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly oil the grate.
- Separate ground beef into 1/4-pound portions. Mix bacon and green onions in a bowl and press onto either side of ground beef, working it in until mixture has an even consistency. Shape mixture into patties. Mix garlic salt and ground black pepper in a bowl and rub on both sides of the patties. Press a small indentation into the center of each patty.
- Place burgers on the preheated grill and pour 1/2 tablespoon of steak sauce into each indentation. Grill burgers for 5 minutes. Flip and add 1/2 tablespoon of steak sauce to the center of each burger. Top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese and grill until cheese is melted and burger has reached desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, begin toasting hamburger buns on the grill rack.
- Remove burgers and buns from the grill once the cheese has melted. Assemble burgers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BACON CHEESEBURGERS
This takes a little more effort than the average cheeseburger, but is well worth it! Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.
Provided by Naomi Adcock Thompson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
- Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 735.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
AIR FRYER BACON CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
I love that I can cook a patty plus melt the cheese in the air fryer. It makes for a quick cleanup!
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 bacon cheeseburger sliders
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 375˚ F.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a loose ball, then press them flat until they are each just wider than the slider buns (they should be about 1/2 inch thick). Make a small indentation in the center of each patty. Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the patties in an air fryer basket in a single layer. Close the fryer and cook until the patties are browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the patties registers 150˚ F, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place a slice of cheese and a slice of bacon on each patty and cook until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to the desired doneness, about 1 minute.
- Carefully remove the patties from the air fryer. Serve on the slider buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality ground beef. Look for beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Season the beef patties generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the beef patties over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the patties while keeping the inside juicy.
- Use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss. You can also use a combination of cheeses.
- Toast the buns before assembling the burgers. This will help to keep the buns from getting soggy.
- Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup.
- For the fry sauce, simply combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and paprika in a bowl. You can also add other ingredients, such as mustard, garlic powder, or onion powder, to taste.
Conclusion:
These bacon cheeseburgers with fry sauce are the perfect meal for any occasion. They are delicious, easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a crowd-pleasing meal, give these burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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