Southern Smokehouse Burger

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices bacon
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce (store
• bought or homemade)
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium high heat (around 375°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Form the ground beef into six equal patties, pressing a thumb indentation into the center of each patty.
4. Season both sides of the patties with the spice mixture.
5. Grill bacon until crispy, then set aside.
6. Place patties on the grill and cook for 3 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese during the last minute of cooking.
7. Warm hamburger buns on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
8. Assemble burgers by spreading barbecue sauce on each bun, adding the cooked patties and crispy bacon, then finishing with the top halves of the buns.

Chef’s Insight

To make this recipe even more flavorful, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the spice blend for an extra kick.

Notes

To create an unforgettable dining experience, serve this Southern Smokehouse Burger with a side of crispy onion rings or corn on the cob.