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Western Bacon Cheeseburger

Western Bacon Cheeseburger

Renee
Seasoned beef patty topped with sautéed onions and jalapeños, stacked with melty smoked gouda, crispy smoked bacon, fresh tomato, and lettuce, crowned with golden onion rings, and slathered in a tangy BBQ ranch sauce—all served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Sweet Onion Sliced
  • 3 Jalapenos Sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 6 premade hamburger patties
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 12 onion rings frozen
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tomatoes slices
  • 6 lettuce leaves
  • 6 slices smoked gouda
  • 6 sesame seed buns

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat—add a drizzle of oil if needed, then toss in the sliced sweet onion and 3 sliced jalapeños. Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper—sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Brush the 6 premade hamburger patties with ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle both sides with 1 tbsp. garlic powder—let them sit for 5 minutes to soak up the flavor.
  •  In the same skillet, cook the 12 slices of smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side—remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • In the same skillet (or on a grill), cook the hamburger patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness (160°F for medium). During the last minute, place a slice of smoked gouda on each patty to melt into a gooey crown.
  • While the patties cook, prepare the 12 premade onion rings according to package directions (oven or air fryer works great)—cook until golden and crispy, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup BBQ sauce and ¼ cup ranch dressing—your tangy potion is ready!
  • Lightly toast the 6 sesame seed hamburger buns in the skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until golden—adds a perfect crunch!
  • On the bottom half of each bun, layer a lettuce leaf, a couple of tomato slices, a cheesy beef patty, a spoonful of sautéed onions and jalapeños, 2 slices of bacon, and 2 onion rings. Drizzle generously with BBQ ranch sauce, then top with the bun’s crown.
  • Serve immediately with napkins on hand—this messy, spicy, crunchy burger is a triumph worth savoring!