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How to make Ultimate BBQ Bacon Cheddar Smash Burger Surprise — key cooking step

Ultimate BBQ Bacon Cheddar Smash Burger Surprise

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burgers
  • Category: 🍔 Epic Burgers & Melts
  • Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Ultimate BBQ Bacon Cheddar Smash Burger Surprise is a flavor-packed delight featuring juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with BBQ sauce and served on a toasted bun. Perfect for your next BBQ!


Ingredients

– 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

– 4 slices of cheddar cheese

– 4 slices of crispy bacon

– 4 hamburger buns

– 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

– 1 tbsp olive oil

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion


Instructions

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2. – Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

3. – Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form them loosely into balls.

4. – Season the beef balls with salt and pepper.

5. – Add olive oil to the skillet or grill and place the beef balls on it.

6. – Smash each ball down with a spatula to form a patty. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.

7. – Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on each one.

8. – Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

9. – While the patties are cooking, fry the bacon until crispy.

10. – Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

11. – Assemble the burgers: place a patty on each bun, top with crispy bacon and BBQ sauce.

12. – Add any additional toppings if desired and serve immediately.

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Notes

 

– For extra flavor, try using a mix of BBQ sauces.

– You can also add grilled onions or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

– Ensure not to overwork the beef when forming the balls to keep them juicy.

 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: BBQ, Burger, Bacon, Cheddar