Elevate your summer cookout with these Smokey Bacon and Cheddar Infused Burgers. Packed with delectable bacon and melted cheese inside, these juicy burgers offer a delightful surprise with every bite. The combined flavors of aromatic spices, tangy cheddar, and perfectly cooked beef create a head-tur...
Cook the bacon over medium heat until slightly underdone. Allow it to cool then chop into small pieces.
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In a bowl, combine the chopped bacon, ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until ingredients are evenly spaced. Avoid overmixing.
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Form the mixture into 8 patties, and flatten slightly as they will shrink during cooking. Refrigerate these for 1 hour, to help keep their shape.
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While burgers are resting, prepare your burger toppings: slice tomatoes, lettuce and onions.
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Preheat your grill or grill pan to a medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 3 minutes each side or until they register 160°F. Serve them on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a drizzle of store-bought burger sauce.