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Bacon & Fontina Cheese Burger

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or sirloin
  • Kosher salt & fresh cracked black pepper
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion
  • 4 slices fontina cheese if you're getting the cheese from the deli counter I would get 8 slices and use 2 on each burger. If you're buying a block I would cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • 4 challah bread rolls or brioche works well here too!
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha

To make the spicy ketchup:

  • Mix about 1/4 cup ketchup with 1/2 tablespoon of Sriracha -- if you don't like spicy start off with less Sriracha and just taste as you go until you get the right mix

Instructions

  1.  Form 4 burger patties and season liberally with salt and pepper on the outside.

  2. Tip: I don't believe in messing with quality meat so I never add any egg or breadcrumbs to my burgers...just be liberal with the salt and pepper and you'll get all the natural taste you need!
  3. Cook the bacon and place aside on paper towels to remove excess grease. Slice the onion so you get 4 thick slices. In the same pan using the leftover grease from the bacon, add your sliced onions and cook until they're slightly browned on each side. Set aside.

  4.  In a cast iron skillet (or sauté pan) add about 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the skillet is hot--add patties.

  5. Tip: When cooking burgers, do NOT push down on them--all you'll get is dry burgers. Don't worry...you will get a great sear if you leave them alone!
  6. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes, then 4 minutes on the other side for a medium rare or longer to your desired temperature. One minute BEFORE the burger is done, add the cheese and pour about a spoonful of water into the pan and cover--this will create steam and melt the cheese to perfection!
  7. Assemble each burger with one slice of onion, 2 slices of bacon and a drizzle of the spicy ketchup.

Recipe Notes

Tip: I don't believe in messing with quality meat so I never add any egg or breadcrumbs to my burgers...just be liberal with the salt and pepper and you'll get all the natural taste you need! ​

Tip: When cooking burgers, do NOT push down on them--all you'll get is dry burgers. Don't worry...you will get a great sear if you leave them alone!