The Mighty Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Fire up the grill and get ready for burger bliss! This recipe for The Mighty Bacon Cheeseburger is inspired by Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue, this all-grilling recipe is simple, easy, and undeniably delicious. Get ready to taste the explosion of juicy patty, crispy bacon, and melted cheese!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1181.3 kcal
Protein 139g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Mighty Bacon Cheeseburger

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How to Make The Mighty Bacon Cheeseburger

  1. Prepare the grill for medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, salt, and pepper. Form into four 1/4-pound patties.
  3. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  4. During the last minute of cooking the patties, add bacon slices to the grill and cook until crispy.
  5. Toast the burger buns on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
  6. Spread mayonnaise on both halves of each bun.
  7. Layer cheese slices on top of each patty during the last minute of grilling.
  8. Place the cooked patties on the bottom buns.
  9. Top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  10. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

190g

Carbs

7g