A delightful twist on the classic cheeseburger, featuring smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, and perfectly melted cheese.
Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
Cooking the bacon first allows you to use the rendered fat for additional flavor in the recipe.
Shape the ground beef into four equal patties and season with salt and pepper.
Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Cook the patties in the same pan over medium heat until browned on both sides and cooked to your desired doneness.
Avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking to retain their juices.
Toast the burger buns in a separate pan or under a broiler until lightly browned.
Toasting the buns prevents them from becoming soggy when assembled.
Sauté the sliced onion in the bacon fat until softened, then stir in the BBQ sauce and cook for an additional minute.
Cooking the onions in bacon fat adds a rich, smoky flavor to the topping.
Assemble the burgers by layering the patty, cheese, bacon, and BBQ onion mixture on the toasted buns.
Serve immediately to enjoy the burgers at their freshest and most flavorful.