Bacon Patty Melt
A flavorful patty melt featuring seasoned beef patties topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, red onions, jalapeños, and crispy bacon, toasted between buttered buns for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
- Beef Tallow as needed
- 1 cup Sliced Red Onions
- 1 cup Sliced Jalapeño
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 6–8 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 6–8 Burger Buns
- 1 lb Bacon
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Season ground beef with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; form into patties.
- Drizzle yellow mustard on patties before flipping during cooking in beef tallow.
- Start with an upside-down bottom buttered bun, layer a slice of cheese and some BBQ sauce.
- Add double cooked beef patties, sliced red onions, and jalapeños on top.
- Add more BBQ sauce and crispy bacon strips, then top with the upside-down top bun.
- Place assembled patty melts on a skillet and toast until the buns are golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use good quality ground beef or ground chuck for best flavor. Toasting the buns in butter provides a crisp, golden crust. Adding yellow mustard before flipping the patties adds a tangy twist. Jalapeños add a spicy kick but can be omitted for milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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