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Burger stuffed with bacon and cheddar on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Stuffed Bacon and Cheddar Burgers

Stuffed Bacon Cheddar Cheese Burgers are easy to make and grilled to perfection. These super juicy burgers have bacon and cheddar stuffed inside for deliciousness in every bite.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 4 burgers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ pounds Ground Chuck
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon chopped, (I use kitchen scissors to cut)
  • salt to taste (add just before grilling burgers)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper to taste or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Combine ground chuck, shredded cheese, bacon in a bowl. Form into 1-inch thick patties. Make a slight indention in the middle if desired.
  • Garlic, salt, and pepper to taste (make sure not to add salt to the patties until just before grilling)

Grill Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Using a two-zone fire configuration (one side direct heat, the other side indirect heat), cover, and preheat for 5 to 10 minutes until the grates are hot. Clean the grates, and grease with oil to prevent the burgers from sticking.
  • Place each burger on the direct heat side of the grill. Do not press down on the patties. Cook until golden brown, and the first side has nice grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the desired doneness (see notes) is reached, about 2 to 5 minutes.
    If a medium-well or well-done burger is desired, transfer to the indirect side after flipping and cook for 2 minutes to finish the cooking process without the burgers drying out.
  • Remove from grill to a plate. Let burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Stovetop Cooking Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet, griddle, or cast-iron pan to medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, carefully place patties in the skillet (leaving some space between patties). Cook the burgers until nicely seared, browned halfway up the burger (about 4-6 minutes).
  • Flip the burgers and continue cooking for about 5-6, until they reach desired doneness.
  • Rest for 5 minutes. Serve on toasted rolls or buns.

Notes

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES:
  • Medium-rare burgers (warm, red center): 6 minutes total (130 to 135°F)
  • Medium burgers (warm, pink-center): 7 to 8 minutes total (140 to145°F)
  • Medium-well (hot, slightly pink center): 9 minutes (150-155°F)
  • Well-done burgers (brown all the way through): 10 minutes total (160 to 165°F)
The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F (well done).
TIPS:
  • Keep the meat cold until ready to form the patties and cook. The cold fat in the burger will expand as it cooks and create delicious pockets of flavor.
  • Do not overmix the beef mixture; mix the ingredients lightly but thoroughly.
  • When forming patties, do not overpack. This will create a dense burger. Run cold water over your hands to keep the meat from sticking. Form a lightly packed ball, and then press down to a 1-inch thickness. You can use a burger press or any type of lid. A peanut butter, sour cream, or yogurt lid (when you are done with the product) works nicely. Then lightly smooth out the edges with your thumbs if needed.
  • To cook evenly, create an impression or shallow dimple in the middle of the patty when cooking on the grill. 
  • Indirect heat: Get the outside nice and crispy with good grill marks on each side of the burger on direct heat, and then move to the cooler, indirect heat side of the grill. This will give a nice crunch to the outside and a tender, juicy inside, especially if cooking to medium-well or well done.
  • Don't press down on the burger patty with a spatula when cooking. This will squeeze out all those tasty juices produced by the fat in the burgers.
  • Using a digital thermometer is the best way to know the exact temperature of the burger. This will ensure correct doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 538 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 43 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 152 mg | Sodium: 292 mg | Potassium: 495 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 284 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 236 mg | Iron: 4 mg

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