Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these mouthwatering crack burgers! Juicy beef patties are topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, all nestled in soft brioche buns. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightfully satisfying burger experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- Ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or heat a cast-iron skillet until smoking.
- In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt and pepper; avoid overworking the meat.
- Form equal-sized patties about 1 inch thick and create an indentation in the center.
- Sear patties on hot grill/skillet for 3-4 minutes per side; flip only once for a perfect crust.
- In the last minute of cooking, place cheese on top and cover to melt; add crispy bacon.
- Toast brioche buns lightly on the grill or skillet. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, onions, and condiments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg