Double Cheeseburger with Bacon
A juicy double beef patty stacked with melted cheese and crispy bacon, all tucked into a soft bun with a smear of mayonnaise. This classic diner-style burger is easy to make at home and ready in about 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 850
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 burger buns
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 4 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- 2
Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties, about 4 inches wide. Season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat (discard excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 tbsp). Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Place 1 slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking, covering the skillet to melt the cheese.
- 5
Toast the 2 burger buns in the skillet until golden, about 1 minute. Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on each bottom bun.
- 6
Stack 2 patties on each bottom bun, top with 2 slices of bacon, then cover with the top bun. Serve hot.
- 7
Let the burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
- paper towels
- plate
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