Maple-Glazed Bacon and Sweet-Salty Burger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

A juicy grilled beef burger topped with maple-glazed bacon and a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for a summer cookout. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 bacon slices
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 medium sliced tomato
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your grill 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, forming into 4 equal patties about 3/4 inch thick.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, add 6 bacon slices and cook for 4-5 minutes until starting to brown but still flexible. Brush 3 tbsp maple syrup evenly on both sides of the bacon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes per side until caramelized and sticky. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for 4 minutes on one side. Flip and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and the burgers reach medium doneness.
4. Step 4: While burgers cook, split 4 burger buns and brush cut sides with 2 tbsp melted butter. Toast buns cut side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp honey, stirring until smooth.
6. Step 6: Assemble the burgers by spreading the mayo-mustard sauce on the bottom bun, adding a lettuce leaf, a slice of 1 medium tomato, the cheesy burger patty, two slices of maple-glazed bacon, and topping with the bun.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with your favorite sides.