The Ultimate Cheeseburger
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Ground bacon adds richness and flavor to these Ultimate Cheeseburgers.
- Author: Cathy Speronis
- Category: Lunch/Supper
- Cuisine: American
- 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef (85/15)
- 1 lb. ground pork (80/20)
- 3 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus additional to taste
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
- 6 slices of cheese (American, Swiss or Cheddar)
- Burger buns and toppings of choice
- Place the bacon in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the bacon becomes a smooth paste.
- In a large bowl place the ground beef, ground pork and processed bacon.
- Add the beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper.
- Gently combine all of the ingredients together until incorporated.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly into 6 portions.
- Form each portion into a burger patty. (They will average around 7.5 ounces)
- Place the patties on a parchment lined baking sheet then allow to chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fire up and preheat a gas grill on high.
- Lower the grill and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the burgers from the freezer. Season the tops of the burgers then place the burgers on the grill seasoned side down.
- Close lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Season tops of burgers, flip and cook for an additional 5 – 7 minutes.
- A minute before the burgers are completely cooked, top the burgers with a slice of cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
- Remove burgers and serve immediately on buns with toppings of choice.