If you want an outstanding burger, heat up your griddle and make a Blackstone Bacon Cheeseburger—built with rich American Wagyu beef, savory Kurobuta bacon, and sharp cheddar for a perfectly melty finish.
Blackstone Bacon Cheeseburger
Cheeseburgers are a classic for a reason—simple to prepare and endlessly satisfying, especially during warmer months when cookouts are frequent. This version pushes the flavor up a notch with high-quality ingredients while staying straightforward enough for a weeknight or weekend cookout.
You don’t have to splurge to get a great burger, but if you want to elevate the experience, premium beef and bacon will make a noticeable difference. If you prefer to keep things simple, the technique below will still deliver an excellent burger no matter the ingredients you choose.
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Recipe Shopping List
Here’s a quick shopping list for making these bacon cheeseburgers. Exact amounts are included in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef (American Wagyu recommended for this recipe)
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- Kurobuta or your favorite bacon
- Slices of sharp cheddar
- Brioche buns
- Your preferred burger toppings (lettuce, pickles, mustard, mayo, ketchup, etc.)
Try this with our Blackstone Frozen French Fries!
How To Make This Recipe
Cooking burgers on a griddle is quick and forgiving. Below is an overview of the process—refer to the recipe card at the bottom for precise timings and ingredient amounts when you cook.
If you’ve made cheeseburgers before, this will feel familiar: form patties, season well, cook on medium heat, add cheese near the end, and assemble with toasted buns and toppings.
- Form the patties – Shape the meat into discs about 1 inch thick and roughly 6 inches across. Press a shallow depression in the center so the patties cook evenly.
- Season generously – Salt and pepper are a great baseline; season both sides of each patty just before grilling. If you like, add garlic or onion powder or your favorite burger rub.
- Preheat the griddle – Heat to low–medium. Cook the bacon first; when it’s roughly halfway done, place the burgers on the surface so everything finishes together.
- Cook and melt – Let patties develop a crust for about 4–5 minutes, flip once, and cook an additional 4–5 minutes. Add cheese slices in the final few minutes and cover with a dome to help the cheese melt.
- Assemble – Toast the brioche buns if desired, then build the burgers with bacon and your favorite condiments and toppings.
Serve This With
Cheeseburgers are a barbecue staple and pair well with almost anything. In summer we often serve burgers alongside hot dogs, ribs, grilled chicken, and plenty of sides. Fries—whether frozen and griddled, air-fried, or hand-cut and fresh—are always welcome.
In cooler months we’ll keep it classic with a burger-and-fries meal. Oven-fried onion rings are another favorite and can even be adapted for a pellet grill for a smoky twist.
If you’re looking for side ideas, try my air fryer potato wedges or homemade onion rings for a crowd-pleasing combo.
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Recipe FAQ
Yes. If you don’t have a gas griddle, you can cook these burgers on a gas grill, pellet grill, or in a heavy cast-iron skillet on the stove.
Brioche buns are an excellent choice—rich, slightly sweet, and sturdy enough to hold a big burger and toppings. Use any hearty bun you prefer.
Absolutely. If you prefer thin, crispy-edged smashburgers, you can adapt the same ingredients and cook them pressed on the griddle for a different texture and flavor.
Make some Blackstone Frozen Fries!
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Blackstone Bacon Cheeseburger
This burger features ground American Wagyu beef, Kurobuta bacon, and sharp cheddar melted to order. It’s rich, savory, and built to satisfy.
10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground Wagyu beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 slices Kurobuta bacon
- 6 slices aged sharp cheddar
- 6 brioche buns
- Toppings of your choosing (lettuce, pickles, condiments)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle over medium heat for 10–15 minutes so it’s evenly hot.
- Divide the meat and form six patties slightly larger than your buns, pressing a shallow indentation in the center of each.
- Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper just before cooking.
- Cook the bacon on the griddle and toast the buns. If your griddle is large enough, start the burgers once the bacon is about halfway done.
- Cook the burgers about 4–5 minutes per side, until they reach at least 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium. Use caution and adjust doneness if you have food-safety concerns.
- During the final 3 minutes of cooking, place cheese on each patty and cover with a dome until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the burgers with bacon and your favorite condiments, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving (estimate):
Calories: 1148
Total Fat: 74g
Saturated Fat: 33g
Trans Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 33g
Cholesterol: 357mg
Sodium: 1041mg
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 80g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
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