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Griddled Bacon Cheeseburgers

Name: Griddled Bacon Cheeseburgers with Swiss Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb bacon; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 5 slices Swiss cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 5 hamburger buns; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/4 cup dill pickle slices; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Griddled bacon cheeseburgers feature juicy quarter-pound beef patties topped with melted Swiss cheese and crispy bacon, cooked to order on a hot griddle for even browning and perfect doneness control.

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb bacon
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
5 slices Swiss cheese
2 tbsp butter
5 hamburger buns
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup dill pickle slices
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1
Form the ground beef into 5 patties. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until ready to cook.
2
Preheat a griddle and drizzle with olive oil.
3
Place bacon on the griddle and cook until crispy, flipping occasionally.
4
Remove the cooked bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
5
Using the rendered bacon grease, heat the griddle to medium-high.
6
Place the burger patties on the hot griddle.
7
Cook for about 6 minutes on the first side, then flip.
8
Season the cooked side of the burgers with salt and pepper.
9
After a few more minutes, flip the burgers again and season the other side with salt and pepper.
10
Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
11
Once the cheese is melted, remove the patties from the griddle.
12
On a cooler part of the griddle, melt the butter.
13
Place the hamburger buns face down on the melted butter and toast on low heat until golden brown.
14
To assemble, spread mayonnaise on the top and bottom buns. Add ketchup and mustard to your liking.
15
Layer on pickles, shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, and sliced red onion.
16
Place the cheeseburger patty on the bottom bun and top with 3 slices of crispy bacon.
17
Add the top bun and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Form patties gently and don't overwork the meat; pack only until just combined to avoid dense, tough burgers.
Season beef generously with salt and pepper right before cooking, not ahead—premature salting draws out moisture and makes patties tough.
Let the griddle preheat to medium-high (about 375°F) so patties develop a brown crust without drying inside; avoid flipping more than once.
Place cheese on the patty immediately after the second flip, then cover to trap residual heat and melt it fully in 60–90 seconds.

Substitutions

Swiss cheese → cheddar, American, or provolone (adjust melt time for thickness)
Mayonnaise → aioli or burger sauce (keeps same function as spread)
Hamburger buns → brioche buns or ciabatta rolls (affects texture and richness)

Storage & make-ahead

Cooked burgers keep refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container; reheat gently on the griddle or skillet over medium heat. Raw patties freeze up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.

Equipment

griddle or flat-top skillet · instant-read thermometer · burger press (optional, for uniform thickness)

Common Questions

How do I keep burger patties from shrinking on the griddle?

Make a shallow indent in the center of each patty with your thumb before cooking—this prevents the edges from contracting and keeps the burger flat and evenly cooked.

What's the best way to melt Swiss cheese on griddle burgers?

After flipping the patties, immediately top with cheese and cover with a lid or foil tent for 1–2 minutes to trap steam and melt the cheese evenly.

Can I cook the bacon and burgers at the same time on one griddle?

Yes. Cook bacon on one side of the griddle to render fat, then move to a cooler zone. Use the hotter side for burgers so bacon grease seasons the meat without burning the burgers.

What's the ideal doneness for a quarter-pound burger?

Medium (160°F internal temp) is safest and juiciest for ground beef. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the thickest part without touching the griddle.