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February 01, 2023
Fancy recipes have their place, but sometimes you just want a juicy burger. My Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger takes it old-school with delicious compound butter, crisp bacon, and a perfectly seasoned patty. I guarantee you’ve never had a burger this good before!
Burgers are one of my favorite things to cook on the pit. They’re simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. You'll adore this tasty burger recipe if you like diner-style burgers with BBQ flair. Try it for yourself, and let me know what you think!
If you’re new to grilling, simple recipes will boost your confidence. This decadent burger comes together in a snap, but your return on investment is high. This is a great recipe to serve at a family picnic or on gameday.
This recipe comes together with less than ten ingredients found in most pantries. No special orders here! If you don’t already have these things on hand, here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card at the bottom of this post. For now, here’s a quick overview of how I pulled this meal together.
These burgers were juicy, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned. The natural flavor of the beef shone through, complemented by the delicious spices in my rubs. I highly recommend cooking your bacon the way I did. It adds so much to this meal!
Serve your burgers with french fries, a side salad, or even potato chips for a complete meal.
You can store leftover burgers in the refrigerator for up to four days. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months in an air-tight bag.
Cast-iron cooker, Royal Oak Charcoal, cutting board, sheet pan, small mixing bowl, and insulated gloves for handling meat.
Category
Burger
Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter Rub
Ground Chuck 80/20 blend (we made each patty 1/2 lb, amount needed will depend on how large you plan to make your patties)
Thick sliced bacon
Heath Riles BBQ Hot BBQ Rub
1 stick softened butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
Brioche buns (or whatever buns you prefer)
Cheddar Cheese and other condiments (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, etc...)
Make your compound butter to put back in the fridge so it can harden. Mix 1 stick of softened butter, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic & 1 tablespoon of Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter Rub.
Cook your bacon in the oven. Lay slices on a sheet pan and season with Heath Riles BBQ Hot Rub. Cook in the oven at 400º for approximately 25 minutes or until desired doneness / texture.
Make your burger patties and season with Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub & Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter Rub.
Cook on desired grill. After flipping once, start topping with compound butter mixture.
Allow a dollop of butter to melt and add a slice of cheddar cheese on top to melt.
Once burger is cooked to desired doneness, remove from heat and dress your burger as you wish.