Classic Bacon Burger

Sink your teeth into the ultimate Classic Bacon Burger, a hearty blend of perfectly seasoned, juicy ground beef paired with crispy, thick-cut bacon that's sizzling with flavor. This homemade burger recipe captures the essence of comfort food with its toasted buns, melted cheddar cheese, and vibrant toppings like fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and tangy red onion. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe combines grill marks and classic condiments—mayo, ketchup, and mustard—for a mouthwatering bite in just 35 minutes. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or game-day feasts, these burgers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that bring smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness to your table with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
• 100 grams Fresh lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rounds and set aside.

Step 3

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape them into patties. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Place the beef patties on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on the first side before flipping.

Step 6

After flipping the patties, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and allow them to cook for another 4 minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 7

While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the skillet used for bacon, face down, until golden brown.

Step 8

Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, and 1 tablespoon of ketchup on the top half. Add a small dollop of mustard if desired.

Step 9

Layer a few pieces of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and several rings of red onion on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 10

Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetable layer, followed by 1 1/2 slices of crispy bacon.

Step 11

Complete the burger by placing the top half of the toasted bun. Serve immediately with favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1429.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3193.7

Total Fat 222.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 577.9mg	0%
Sodium 7986.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 31.0IU	0%
Calcium 1190.9mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2603.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 18.4%