Buttery Steakhouse Burgers With Brown Sugar Bacon & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce

Directions

Prep

25 minutes

Cook

30-40 minutes

Total

60-90 min

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Step 2

   Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

3. Step 3

   Place a large cooling rack on foil lined baking sheet.

4. Step 4

   Arrange bacon slices in single layer on rack.

5. Step 5

   Coat evenly to one side of bacon with Brown Sugar Rub.

6. Step 6

   Bake until bacon is crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and set aside.

7. Step 7

   Preheat outdoor gas grill to high heat (450°F). If using a charcoal grill, arrange coals to one side of grill to create direct (high heat) and indirect (low) heating areas.

8. Step 8

   Form beef into 4 patties, about 3/4” think and circular in shape. Using your thumb, place a small indention in center of patty.

9. Step 9

   Coat patties evenly on both sides with Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning Rub.

10. Step 10

    Let patties sit at room temperature until ready to grill, about 20 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Place patties on grill in a single layer and sear until brown and crispy on bottom, about 3-5 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

13. Step 13

    Move to indirect heat (charcoal) or turn down heat to medium heat (gas grill) and continue to cook for 1 minute.

14. Step 14

    Place 2 slices of cheese on each patty, cover until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

15. Step 15

    Toast buns on grill, about 1 minute.

16. Step 16

    Remove patties and buns from grill.

17. Step 17

    Spread Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce (or mayo mixture) on bottom bun.

18. Step 18

    Stack lettuce, onion, tomato, and patty on bun.

19. Step 19

    Top patty with Brown Sugar Bacon.

20. Step 20

    Finally, pour Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce over bacon and burger, top with bun and serve.