Description
This Spicy Maple Bacon Cheddar Burger combines the rich flavors of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a sweet-spicy maple sauce to create an unforgettable burger experience.
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
– 4 slices cheddar cheese
– 4 slices bacon
– 4 burger buns
– 2 tbsp maple syrup
– 1 tbsp hot sauce (to taste)
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lettuce and tomato (for serving)
Instructions
1.
2. 1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
4. 3. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
5. 4. Grill or pan-fry the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
6. 5. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
7. 6. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup with hot sauce.
8. 7. Toast the burger buns on the grill.
9. 8. Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bun, adding crispy bacon, and drizzling with the spicy maple sauce. Add lettuce and tomato if desired.
10. 9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
– Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste preference.
– For extra flavor, you can marinate the patties in the maple sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: burger, bacon, cheddar, spicy, maple