Cheeseburger with Bacon and Caramelized Onions
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions, all tucked into a toasted bun. Served with a side of fries for a classic, satisfying meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 750
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 burger buns
- 1 cheddar cheese slices
- 2 bacon strips
- ½ onion
- 1 serving french fries
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 0.5 onion thinly. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium and cook the onion, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the 2 bacon strips in a separate skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Shape the 0.5 lb ground beef into a patty. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked to your liking, about 6 minutes total for medium.
- 4
Place the 1 cheddar cheese slice on the patty during the last minute of cooking, covering the skillet to melt. Toast the 1 burger bun in the skillet until golden.
- 5
Assemble the burger: bottom bun, patty with cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, and top bun. Serve with the 1 serving french fries.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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