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Classic Bacon Cheeseburgers

Recipe from Weber's Big Book of Grillingâ„¢ by Jamie Purviance and Sandra S. McRae

  • People

    Serves 6

  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Grilling Time

    8 to 10 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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  • Completed step 6 slices bacon
  • Completed step 2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
  • Completed step Kosher salt
  • Completed step Freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 6 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • Completed step 6 hamburger buns, split
  • Completed step 6 leaves crisp lettuce
  • Completed step 6 slices tomato
  • Completed step Ketchup (optional)
  • Completed step Mustard (optional)

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat on the stove, fry the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer the bacon onto paper towels to drain.
  • Gently form the ground chuck into six patties of equal size, each about ¾ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper. With your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch) wide in the center of the patties to keep them from forming a dome as they cook. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400° to 500°F). 
    Prepare the grill for cooking over medium-high heat (450°F).. 
  • Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to medium doneness (160°F), 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt and toast the buns over direct heat.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to well done (160°F), 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt and toast the buns over medium-high heat.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to well done (160°F), 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt and toast the buns over medium-high heat.
  • Build each cheeseburger on a bun with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a patty, and a slice of bacon. Serve with ketchup and mustard, if desired.

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