American · United States
Classic Patriotic Burger with Applewood Bacon
A traditional burger with a twist, featuring applewood bacon for a smoky flavor and a patriotic theme with red, white, and blue ingredients.
25 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook applewood bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- Form ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties on the grill until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Toast the burger buns and assemble with lettuce, tomato, patty, cheese, and bacon.
- Add ketchup and mustard to taste.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.