Ultimate Bacon Dark

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Grilling season is among us, and that means that it is time to share our Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger recipe!

There is nothing like a good old fashioned Grilled Hamburger. Except when you spruce it up a bit.

Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
Not only does this cheeseburger have bacon on top, it also has it IN the burger!!!
Look at about every restaurant menu and you will find a variety of burgers to choose from. From a Black & Bleu Burger, BBQ Cheddar Burger, or even a Peanut Butter Bacon Burger, you can find all sorts of creations.

But one thing is for sure, bacon makes a burger 10x better! And not just as a garnish on top.

This Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger recipe includes bacon actually in the burger itself. And yes, on top as well!

The Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe
The first step in making the ultimate bacon cheeseburger is to cook the bacon.

undercooked
Once the fat of the bacon renders, and before it turns brown, remove all but 4 pieces and place into a food processor.
However, instead of cooking it until it is brown and crispy, remove all but 4 strips just after the fat renders and before it begins to brown. You don’t want the bacon fully cooked.

Keep only 4 slices in the skillet and continue to cook until brown and crispy. The remaining bacon will go into a food processor, like our Hamilton Beach Duo.

Pulse the bacon until it is coarsely ground and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

bacon in food processor
Place the undercooked bacon in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
Add the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to the bacon. Gently mix the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger ingredients together just until incorporated.

Be careful not to mix too much. Otherwise your burger will become too dense when cooked.

Next, divide the mixture into four even sections. Form the burgers, again, not compressing the meat too much.

Indent The Center Of Each Burger
Now make a small indention in the center of each burger. This will prevent the burger from expanding too much in the center during the cooking process.