Get ready to transform your ordinary burger night into a mouthwatering culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! This isn't just another burger recipe - this is the Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger that will become your new obsession. Imagine juicy beef patties sizzling in rich bacon grease, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a decadent garlic butter finish that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. Whether you're a burger enthusiast or just looking to elevate your home cooking game, this recipe promises restaurant-quality deliciousness right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the ground beef by placing it in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, gently mixing to distribute seasonings without overworking the meat. Form four equal-sized burger patties, creating a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden brown. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon grease in the skillet for cooking burgers.
- Heat the skillet with bacon grease over medium-high heat. Place burger patties in the skillet and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Adjust cooking time based on desired burger temperature.
- During the last minute of cooking, spread garlic butter on top of each patty and place a slice of cheddar cheese over each burger. Cover the skillet briefly to help cheese melt evenly.
- While burgers are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns. You can do this in the same skillet after removing the burgers, or use a separate toaster or grill.
- Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a toasted bun. Top with crispy bacon slices, lettuce, tomato, and pickles as desired.
- Serve immediately while the burgers are hot and the cheese is melted. Pair with your favorite side dishes like french fries or a fresh salad.
Tips
- Meat Matters: Use ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for the juiciest, most flavorful burgers. The fat helps keep the patties moist and adds incredible flavor.
- Don't Overwork the Meat: When mixing seasonings and forming patties, handle the ground beef gently. Overworking can make your burgers tough and dense.
- The Indentation Trick: Create a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking. This ensures even cooking and a perfect shape.
- Bacon Grease is Liquid Gold: Cooking your burgers in the reserved bacon grease adds an extra layer of smoky, rich flavor that you can't get any other way.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Cover the skillet briefly when adding cheese to help it melt evenly and create that perfect, gooey cheese pull.
- Toasting Buns: Don't skip toasting your buns! It adds texture and prevents them from getting soggy from burger juices.
- Let Burgers Rest: Allow your cooked burgers to rest for a minute or two before serving to help retain their juices and ensure maximum flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 653kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 39g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 134mg
