Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
Ground beef 🥩: 2 lbs (80/20 for the best flavor)
Salt and black pepper 🧂: To taste
Smoked Gouda cheese 🧀: 1 cup, diced
Cooked bacon 🥓: 4 slices, crumbled
For the Toppings
Caramelized onions 🧅: 1 cup (optional)
Lettuce 🥬: 4 leaves
Tomato slices 🍅: 4 (optional)
Burger buns 🍞: 4, toasted
For the Sauce
Mayonnaise 🥛: 1/4 cup
Ketchup 🍅: 2 tbsp
Dijon mustard 🌭: 1 tsp
Pickle juice 🥒: 1 tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Burger Patties
In a bowl, season ground beef 🥩 with salt and pepper 🧂. Divide into 8 equal portions.
Flatten each portion into a thin patty.
Place a spoonful of diced Gouda 🧀 and crumbled bacon 🥓 in the center of 4 patties.
Top with the remaining patties and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
2️⃣ Cook the Burgers
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached and the cheese inside is melted.
3️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise 🥛, ketchup 🍅, Dijon mustard 🌭, and pickle juice 🥒 until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble the Burgers
Spread the sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun 🍞.
Add lettuce 🥬, the cooked patty, caramelized onions 🧅, and a tomato slice 🍅 (if using).
Top with the other half of the bun.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve immediately with fries, onion rings, or a simple side salad.
Pro Tip:
For extra flavor, brush the burger buns with garlic butter before toasting.
