Hg's Awesome Whopper Stopper

Step up your burger game with Hg's Awesome Whopper Stopper, a towering masterpiece packed with bold flavors and irresistible textures. This recipe combines juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy thick-cut bacon, all layered onto buttery, toasted brioche buns. Featuring a medley of fresh toppings—like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, tangy pickles, and zesty red onion—and finished with a symphony of classic condiments, this burger is bursting with flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this ultimate homemade burger is perfect for grilling season, weekend dinners, or anytime you crave a hearty, satisfying meal. Pair it with golden fries or a fresh salad for a restaurant-quality experience right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 4 pieces Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 4 pieces Brioche burger buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 pieces Tomatoes (sliced)
• 0.5 pieces Red onion (sliced into rings)
• 4 leaves Leafy lettuce
• 8 pieces Pickles (slices)
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, pressing a small dimple into the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 3

Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in the same skillet or grill pan. Add the beef patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to let it melt. Remove the patties from heat and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

While the patties are resting, butter the inside of the brioche buns and toast them in a clean skillet or on the grill until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

To assemble the Whopper Stopper, spread 1 tablespoon each of mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, followed by a tomato slice, a beef patty with melted cheese, and a slice of crispy bacon. Layer 2 pickle slices and a few rings of red onion. Top it off with a drizzle of yellow mustard and the top half of the brioche bun.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries or a fresh salad, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1555.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3644.0

Total Fat 265.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 709.4mg	0%
Sodium 7607.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 141.1g	0%

Vitamin D 32.6IU	0%
Calcium 1179.3mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2633.7mg	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: 65.6%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 18.9%