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Crispy Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe Easy Homemade Special Sauce

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A quick and easy crispy bacon cheeseburger with melty cheddar cheese and a tangy homemade special sauce, perfect for satisfying burger cravings with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp dill pickle relish
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns, toasted (brioche or potato buns recommended)
  • Leaf lettuce (optional)
  • Tomato slices (optional)
  • Thinly sliced red onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lay bacon slices in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy but not burnt. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat. Keep bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Mix the Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
  4. Sear the Patties: Heat skillet with reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3-4 minutes on one side until crust forms. Flip and immediately add a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.
  5. Toast the Buns: While patties cook, toast buns in a toaster or under broiler until golden and slightly crisp.
  6. Assemble the Burgers: Spread special sauce on bottom bun. Add lettuce, tomato slices, cheesy burger patty, 1-2 slices of crispy bacon, sliced red onion if using, and top bun.
  7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

Start bacon in a cold pan and cook slowly for perfect crispiness. Do not overwork the meat to keep patties tender. Make a thumb indentation in patties to prevent puffing. Use bacon fat to cook burgers for extra flavor. Add cheese immediately after flipping patties. Let burgers rest briefly after cooking. Special sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.

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Keywords: bacon cheeseburger, crispy bacon, homemade special sauce, easy burger recipe, quick dinner, comfort food

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