Bacon Patty Melt

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This 4th of July create memories with my BBQ Bacon Patty Melt recipe. It features upside-down buns for a cheesy, crunchy style of BBQ burger.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Beef:

1 lbs Ground Beef
1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
¼ cup Yellow Mustard
Beef Tallow as needed

Patty Melt:

1 cup Sliced Red Onions
1 cup Sliced Jalapeño
1 cup BBQ Sauce
6-8 slices Cheddar Cheese
6-8 Burger Buns
1 lb Bacon

Instructions

Heat your grill at high heat (around 400 degrees F) for direct cooking.
Add a cast iron skillet or plancha over the flames to heat and add some sliced bacon to the cold skillet. Cook them bacon until crispy, then pull off and mop up any excess bacon fat in the skillet.
Once done, add your red onions and jalapenos to saute for 6-8 minutes until softened. I left some of the bacon fat on the skillet for the onions and jalapeños to sautéed in. Then pull off and keep warm.
Grab a handful of ground beef and gently roll it into a ball. Repeat this for 6-8 balls or until you’re out of meat.
Get your skillet ripping hot (so it's gently smoking). Add a burger ball to the skillet. Place a piece of parchment over one ball and then firmly press with the spatula until the burger is “smashed” on the skillet.
Season the patty with salt, pepper and garlic. Let cook for another 1-1.5 minutes.
Before flipping, drizzle some yellow mustard on the unflipped patty.
Carefully flip the burger patty over and then season the new side.
Top with a slice of cheese and let melt for 1-2 minutes. Once melted, pull off and rest.
Repeat for the rest of your patties.
Build your patty melt with an upside down bottom butter bun, slice of cheese, bbq sauce, double patties, onions & jalapenos, more bbq sauce, bacon and the top bun on upside down.
Add the patty melts to the skillet and toast the buns. Once golden brown, serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Why Cooking Burgers at High Temperature is Essential

Cooking burgers at a high temperature, rather than medium heat, helps achieve that perfect balance of a juicy interior and a beautifully caramelized exterior. The high heat creates a quick sear, forming a flavorful crust that locks in the juices, resulting in a more flavorful and tender burger. Additionally, this rapid cooking method reduces the risk of the burger drying out, ensuring every bite is as delicious as the first.

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