Description
A delicious blend of savory beef, crispy bacon, and the unique flavor of pretzel buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 pretzel burger buns
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Patties:
- Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- Prepare the Pretzel Buns:
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the pretzel buns in the oven for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Burger:
- Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together; spread on the inside of each bun.
- Place a beef patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the bun.
- Add two slices of crispy bacon on top of each patty.
- Add a layer of caramelized onions and a few slices of pickles.
- Drizzle with barbecue sauce to taste.
- Top with the other half of the pretzel bun.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef before forming patties.
- Make sure the grill or skillet is very hot before adding the patties to ensure a nice sear.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese for a different flavor.
- Pretzel buns can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg