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Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger
By Traeger Kitchen
Make it a triple. All-beef patties are stuffed with three different cheeses and topped with double the bacon for a burger you'll melt for.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
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| 8 Pieces | sliced bacon |
| 3/4 Pound | ground beef |
| 3/4 Pound | ground bacon |
| To Taste | kosher salt |
| To Taste | Black pepper |
| 4 | (1/2-inch) cubes Swiss cheese |
| 4 | (1/2-inch) cubes cheddar cheese |
| 4 | (1/2-inch) cubes mozzarella cheese |
| 4 | buns of choice |
| lettuce, for serving | |
| Tomatoes, sliced, for serving | |
| onion, sliced, for serving | |
| Pickles, for serving |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
2
Place the bacon strips directly on grill grates. Close the lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rendered and crispy but not burnt.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Ingredients
8 Pieces sliced bacon
3
Remove the bacon from the grill and set aside. Increase the Traeger temperature to 450˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 450° if available.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
4
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, ground bacon, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls. Form the balls into hamburger patties, about 1/4-inch-thick. Press the 3 different types of cheese cubes into the center of 4 patties. Top with the remaining 4 patties and pinch the sides to enclose the cheese.
Ingredients
3/4 Pound ground beef
3/4 Pound ground bacon
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste Black pepper
4 (1/2-inch) cubes Swiss cheese
4 (1/2-inch) cubes cheddar cheese
4 (1/2-inch) cubes mozzarella cheese
5
Place the burgers directly on the grill grates. Close the lid, and cook, turning once, 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
If desired, place the buns cut-side-down directly on the grill grates to toast for 1 minute.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Ingredients
4 buns of choice
7
Remove the burgers and buns from the grill. Place the burgers on the buns and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickle, and bacon strips. Top with your favorite condiments. Enjoy!
Ingredients
lettuce, for serving
Tomatoes, sliced, for serving
onion, sliced, for serving
Pickles, for serving