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Classic Bacon Cheeseburger

Weber Test Kitchen

  • People

    Serves 6

  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Grilling Time

    20 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

Bacon Cheeseburger
  • Completed step 6 slices bacon
  • Completed step 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
  • Completed step 1½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Completed step ¾ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 12 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)

Special Equipment

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Instructions

  • Place a small griddle insert or cast iron pan into the grill and prepare the grill for Direct Medium Heat cooking (375°–425°F). Preheat for 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
    Place a small griddle insert or cast iron pan into the grill and, if available, set the grill to Manual Mode level 6 (otherwise set the grill to 400°F). Preheat for 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
  • Form the beef into six 3/4"-thick patties of equal size. Press a shallow, 1"-wide indentation into the center of each patty with your thumb or the back of a spoon (this helps prevent the patties from puffing up as they cook). Refrigerate the patties until ready to grill.
  • Cook the bacon on the griddle insert until crisp, 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Adjust the grill to Direct Medium-High Heat cooking, 450°–500°F. Season both sides of the patties with kosher salt and black pepper.
    Adjust the grill to 500°F. Season both sides of the patties with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Grill the patties, with the lid closed, for 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook until the internal temperature reaches 155°F, about 4 minutes longer.
  • Top each patty with two slices of cheese and place the buns on the grill to toast for about 1 minute.
  • Top each burger with bacon, and serve the burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your favorite condiments.

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