Bacon Cheeseburger

When I discovered this recipe, I noticed its high caloric content, making it ideal for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who require additional calories. I use it to assist my daughter, who struggles to gain weight due to low percentiles. Consult a doctor for personalized nutritional guidance if you have concerns about the recipe's components.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Save
Bacon Cheeseburger

When I discovered this recipe, I noticed its high caloric content, making it ideal for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who require additional calories. I use it to assist my daughter, who struggles to gain weight due to low percentiles. Consult a doctor for personalized nutritional guidance if you have concerns about the recipe's components.

  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Served Person: 1
  • Carbohydrate 33.9955810958201 g
  • Cholesterol 268.747735043337 mg
  • Fat 105.700730421098 g
  • Fiber 1.29794662286081 g
  • Protein 62.8697688459012 g
  • Saturated Fat 42.3642370471413 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (405g)
  • Sodium 1625.92300661522 mg
  • Sugar 32.6976344729593 g
  • Trans Fat 16.4164330310182 g
  • Calories 1352 calories

Step-by-step

  • Prepare grill.
  • Combine first three ingredients in a bowl.
  • Form one patty about 1 inch thick.
  • Grill patty about 5 inches from coals, about 6 minutes per side, until cooked throughout.
  • Top cooked patty with cheddar cheese about 30 seconds before removing from the grill.
  • Put bacon on top of the burger.
  • Place the bacon cheeseburger into a hamburger bun.

Placing the cheddar cheese on the patty precisely thirty seconds before pulling it from the grates ensures proper melting without turning the dairy into grease. Combining ground beef with ground sausage introduces extra fat that keeps the meat from drying out over open coals, though achieving that desired crust requires careful temperature management. Managing this preparation efficiently relies on understanding specific tool requirements and textural interactions.

  • Grill the patty roughly five inches from the heat source to maintain steady cooking without scorching the exterior before the center reaches safety thresholds.
  • Form the combined meat mixture to a uniform one-inch thickness so the beef and pork cook at an even rate.
  • Utilize a cast-iron skillet over a stovetop burner if outdoor equipment is unavailable, achieving a comparable crust by preheating the iron for ten minutes.
  • Avoid pressing down on the patty with a spatula during the grilling process, as expelling the internal juices destroys the moisture necessary for a tender bite.

Proper heat control prevents the rendered fat from causing excessive flare-ups on the coals. Executing these specific steps results in a robust sandwich built on balanced textures.