Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burger
The Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burger is hands down the best burger I've ever had! Smoked ham and smoked cheddar cheese stuffed inside a grilled barbecue burger and topped with crispy bacon! A total show-stopper for summer cookouts!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80% lean ground chuck
- 1/4 cup diced Petit Jean Meats Smoked Ham
- 1/4 cup shredded Petit Jean Meats Smoked Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 slices Petit Jean Meats Thick Sliced Bacon
- 8 Toasted Buns
- leaf lettuce
- Condiments: mayo mustard, ketchup if desired
Instructions
- Form ground chuck into 8, 1/4 pound patties. Make half of the patties with an indention to fill with ham and cheese.
- Mix diced ham and shredded cheese together in a bowl. Spoon into 4 patties and top each with another patty. Pinch edges to seal.
- Season both sides with garlic, salt and pepper.
- Prepare grill to 350°. Place burgers over the fire and sear on both sides.
- After flipping the burgers, brush with barbecue sauce and flip again.
- Continue to grill until internal temperature of burgers is 165°.
- Meanwhile cook bacon in the oven and toast the buns.
- Place burgers over toasted buns with lettuce your favorite condiments and serve immediately.