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A cheeseburger topped with brown sugar bacon and caramelized onions on a white plate.
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Brown Sugar Bacon Burgers

These brown sugar bacon burgers are mouth-watering home made burgers, made with juicy beef, crispy bacon with a touch of sweetness, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese all on a soft bun. They are the perfect way to take your backyard bbq burgers to the next level.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon burgers, brown sugar bacon, cheeseburger, hamburger
Servings: 4
Calories: 814kcal

Ingredients

For the Brown Sugar Bacon:

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 TBS unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Burgers:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For Assembling the Burgers:

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • other toppings

Instructions

For the Brown Sugar Bacon:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with overlapping foil, and add a oven safe wire rack on top.
  • Combine the brown sugar and black pepper in a small bowl, and stir them together.
  • Dip the bacon slices into the brown sugar mixture. Then add them to the wire rack. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on the top of the bacon slices.
  • Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 15-25 minutes until it has reached your desired crispiness levels.
  • Let the bacon cool for at least 5 minutes, until ready to use on the burgers.

For the Caramelized Onions:

  • Add butter to a sauté pan and heat it over medium low and let it start to melt.
  • Add in the onion slices and stir them into the melted butter. Let the onion cook for a few minutes, then sprinkle the salt over the top.
  • Let the onion continue to cook for at least 20-25 minutes, on low heat, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft and browned. (This may not be a full caramelize, but they will be flavor and tender). Set aside until needed.

For the Burgers:

  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill to medium high heat.
  • Add the ground beef, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper to a medium sized bowl and gently mix them together to mix together.
  • Separate the beef into 4 sections and press them into patties, about 1-2 inches wider than the bun. Slightly indent the center of the patty with your thumb.
  • Add the prepared patties to the skillet or grill and cook until brown on each side, and the internal temperature of your choice is reached, about 2 to 5 minutes on each side of the burger. Check the temperature to cook the burger to your desired doneness.
  • With about 1 minute left in cooking, top each patty with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt slightly and remove the patties from the heat. Let them rest for about 4 to 5 minutes before assembling the burger.

For Assembling the Burgers:

  • Assemble the burgers by adding lettuce, then top it with burger patty with cheese, one to two pieces of bacon, then caramelized onions, followed by your choice of sauce, and close with the last burger bun, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1628mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 4mg