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Grilled BBQ bacon burger with glossy barbecue sauce dripping down golden toasted bun and melted cheese

Grilled BBQ Bacon Burgers

Juicy beef burgers topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for your next cookout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Lettuce tomato, and onion slices for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, slightly larger than your buns.
  4. Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  5. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and let it melt.
  6. While the patties cook, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
  7. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom bun, topping with 2 slices of bacon, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and your choice of lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  8. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, use hickory-smoked bacon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.