Entrée: United States – Bacon and Cheddar Juicy Lucy

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 15 min

Total 38 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80 / 20)
4 oz (115 g) sharp cheddar, cut into 4 cubes
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
4 hamburger buns
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
Lettuce to taste
Tomato to taste
BBQ sauce to taste

Show original ingredient measurements

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80 / 20)
4 oz (115 g) sharp cheddar, cut into 4 cubes
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
4 hamburger buns
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
Lettuce to taste
Tomato to taste
BBQ sauce to taste

Instructions

1. Cook bacon until crisp, drain and chop; cool.
2. Divide beef into 8 portions and flatten into patties; season with salt and pepper.
3. Place a cheddar cube and some chopped bacon on 4 patties, top with remaining patties and seal edges carefully so bacon and cheese are fully enclosed.
4. Chill patties 15 minutes.
5. Cook on a preheated medium-high grill or skillet 3–4 minutes per side until crusted and internal temp is 160°F (71°C).
6. Toast buns with butter, rest burgers 3 minutes, assemble and add optional BBQ sauce or vegetables.

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