Copycat 5 Guys Bacon Cheeseburger

Here’s a copycat recipe for a Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger that you can recreate at home:

Ingredients:

• Burger Patties:
  • 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Toppings:
  • 4 slices of American cheese
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
  • 4 sesame seed burger buns
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickles
  • Grilled onions
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the bacon: Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess grease.
2. Shape the patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (for 2 burgers). Shape them into thin patties. Five Guys burgers are known for being smashed and well done, so press them down slightly.
3. Cook the patties: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Season the patties with salt and pepper. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until a crust forms and they are fully cooked through.
4. Melt the cheese: While the patties are cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty in the last minute of cooking to melt.
5. Toast the buns: Lightly butter the burger buns and toast them on the griddle or in a pan until golden brown.
6. Assemble the burgers:
   • Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns.
   • Layer the bacon slices on top of the mayonnaise.
   • Place the cooked beef patties with melted cheese on top of the bacon.
   • Add desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, ketchup, and mustard.
   • Top with the other half of the buns.
7. Serve: Serve immediately with fries or your favorite sides!

Enjoy your homemade Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger!