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A close-up of a juicy crack burger layered with melted cheese, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and shiny pickles on a toasted bun, styled on a rustic wooden board with condiments around.

Ultimate Crack Burgers with Crispy Toppings

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A hearty burger featuring seasoned beef patties topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and served on a toasted bun.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 lettuce leaf
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Pickles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, then set aside.
  2. Form ground beef into four equal patties, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the patties in the skillet for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. During the last minute, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt.
  5. Toast the burger buns lightly in the skillet or oven.
  6. Assemble the burgers: place lettuce on the bottom bun, add beef patty with melted cheese, top with bacon, tomato slices, pickles, and the top bun.
  7. Serve immediately with condiments of choice.

Notes

  • Use quality ground beef for juicier burgers.
  • Customize toppings like onions or spicy sauce as desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 550 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 820 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg