Bacon Cheeseburger

This bold Bacon Cheeseburger with bacon grilled right on the patty is topped with blue cheese for big flavor in every bite.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings burgers

Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and form into four patties.
1 pound ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Dice the bacon into pieces approximately 1/2-inch square.
4 strips bacon
Lightly press one-fourth of the diced bacon into one side of each hamburger patty.
Heat a griddle or cast iron frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties bacon side down on the griddle and cook until the bacon is crispy and easily releases when the patty is turned.
During the last 5 minutes or so of cooking, top each burger with 1 tablespoon of crumbled bleu cheese.
4 tablespoons blue cheese
Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns with your choice of condiments.

Cook to an internal temperature of 160 F. When the burgers are done, the juices will run clear with no trace of pink. Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate check.
Store any leftovers well-wrapped in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.