Grilled Farmhouse Burger with Smoky Bacon and Aged Cheddar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Juicy hand-pattied beef burger grilled to perfection, topped with smoky bacon, melted aged cheddar, and served on a toasted bun with crisp lettuce and tomato. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), smoked bacon slices, aged cheddar cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
4 smoked bacon slices
4 aged cheddar cheese slices
4 burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, gently mix 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; form into four 4-inch diameter patties.
Step 2: Brush 1 tbsp olive oil on burger buns and set aside.
Step 3: Place bacon slices on the grill, cooking for 5-7 minutes until crisp and browned, flipping halfway; remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Grill the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, placing a slice of aged cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute to melt.
Step 5: While the burgers cook, grill the bun halves cut side down for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Step 6: Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on bottom buns.
Step 7: Assemble burgers by layering lettuce leaves, tomato slices, cheesy beef patty, and two slices of smoky bacon on each bun; top with the bun tops and serve immediately.