A bacon cheeseburger on a bun

Bacon Cheeseburger

A beef patty topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar on a toasted bun.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (about 680 g)
8 slice bacon
4 cheese slices
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cook the bacon until crisp; drain.
Form the beef into 4 patties, season with salt and pepper.
Cook the patties 4 to 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
Top with cheese in the last minute.
Place the patties on buns and add the bacon to serve.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 640 kcal
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 33g
Fat: 40g
Fiber: 1g

Tips

Cook bacon first so it stays crisp.
Use thick-cut bacon.

Variations

Add bbq sauce.
Use pepper jack cheese.

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