Description

This Crack Burger recipe delivers juicy, flavorful burgers topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, complemented by fresh lettuce and tomato slices, all served on toasted soft hamburger buns. Perfectly grilled to medium-high heat, these burgers strike a balance between classic simplicity and irresistible taste.

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

1 lb 80/20 ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
4 soft hamburger buns
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices crispy bacon
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices

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Instructions

Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F, ensuring it’s hot enough to sear the burgers and lock in the juices.
Prepare Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and pepper evenly. Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties, taking care not to overwork the meat to keep the burgers tender.
Grill Patties: Place the patties onto the hot grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Add Cheese: During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of sharp cheddar cheese on each patty. Close the grill lid or cover the patties to help the cheese melt nicely over the burgers.
Toast Buns: While the cheese is melting, toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about one minute, or until they develop a light golden-brown color and become slightly crispy.
Assemble Burgers: On each toasted bun, layer fresh lettuce and tomato slices, then add the cheesy burger patty followed by a slice of crispy bacon. Top with the bun lid and serve immediately for a delicious, satisfying meal.

Notes

Using 80/20 ground beef ensures the burgers remain juicy and flavorful due to the right fat balance.
For extra flavor, consider seasoning the patties with garlic powder or onion powder in addition to salt and pepper.
Ensure the grill is properly preheated to avoid sticking and to get those perfect grill marks.
If you prefer your bacon less crispy, cook it to your preference before assembling.
Let the burgers rest for a couple of minutes after grilling to retain their juices before serving.