Pizza & Handhelds · American
Sesame Bun Bacon Cheeseburger
Crisp bacon drapes over a seared patty and melted cheese, stacked with tomato, raw white onion and a tangle of lettuce. The glossy sesame bun holds it together long enough to reach the last satisfying bite.
Test kitchen note: Cook the bacon first and sear the patties in a spoonful of its fat for a deeper, smokier crust.
Method 6 steps
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Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving 1 tablespoon fat in the pan.
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Season the patties with salt and pepper and sear them in the bacon fat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
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Flip, lay a slice of cheddar on each, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the cheese melts.
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Lightly toast the buns and spread the bottoms with mayonnaise.
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Layer lettuce, tomato and onion on the bottom buns, add the patties, and top each with 2 bacon strips.
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Close with the bun tops and serve immediately.
That is the whole pie. Enjoy every slice.
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