Easy Bacon, Onion, and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

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These wonderful cheese-stuffed burgers with bacon and caramelized onions are easy to adapt to suit different tastes. My kids, who normally don't have onions on their burgers, really enjoyed these. You can pan-fry them instead of grilling if you prefer.

Submitted by AmyThompson
Updated on April 3, 2023
close up view of Bacon, Onion and Cheese Stuffed Burgers with tomato slices on a plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 burgers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 pounds ground beef

  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ pound bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. Mix ground beef, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl, using your hands. Shape a small handful at a time (approximately 1/4 pound) into 12 thin patties. Lay patties out on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap; place patties in the refrigerator.

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reduce the heat to medium and cook onions in remaining bacon drippings until soft and just beginning to brown. Mix onions and bacon in a small bowl.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Meanwhile, remove beef patties from the refrigerator; top 6 patties with 1- 1/2 tablespoons of bacon and onion mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top each with one of the remaining patties and press the edges together to seal.

  5. Grill stuffed patties until beef is no longer pink in the center, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve on hamburger buns with condiments of your choice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

669 Calories
39g Fat
27g Carbs
50g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 669
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 929mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 50g 100%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 659mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.