Tailgate Game Day Firecracker Burger

Allergens

Dairy, Soy (Worcestershire sauce)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup pickles, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• Optional: lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon until crispy set aside. Crumble into small pieces once cooled.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, pickles, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Form the mixture into 4 large patties, pressing them gently but firmly to ensure even cooking.
4. Preheat your grill or griddle pan to medium high heat. Cook patties for 6 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
5. Toast the buns on the grill for 1 minute per side.
6. Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To add extra heat, mix in some hot sauce into the patty mixture.

Notes

Adjust seasonings to personal preference; customize with your favorite burger toppings.