The bacon cheeseburger is an American extravaganza that adds crispy bacon to the classic cheeseburger, popularized by chains like Wendy's.
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Bacon cheeseburger
Double bacon cheeseburger with crispy bacon, cheddar and caramelized onion.
- USA
- Main course
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 680 kcal
- Protein 36 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 46 g
- Sodium 1120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Bacon cheeseburger is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 29 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 14 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of minced beef.
- Have ready: 4 brioche breads.
- Have ready: 8 slices of bacon.
- Have ready: 4 slices of cheddar.
- Have ready: 4 slices of American cheese.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cook bacon until crispy; reserve and maintain fat for the griddle
Cook bacon until crispy; reserve and maintain fat for the griddle.
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Form burgers and cook in the bacon fat for 3 minutes per side.
Form burgers and cook in the bacon fat for 3 minutes per side.
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Place cheddar and American to melt on the hot meat
Place cheddar and American cheese to melt over the hot meat.
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Toast breads with butter; spread special sauce
Toast breads with butter; spread special sauce.
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Assemble with double bacon
Assemble with double bacon, caramelized onion, lettuce and tomato.
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Serve hot with meat juices absorbed by the bread.
Serve hot with meat juices absorbed by the bread.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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