Get ready to elevate your burger game with a mouthwatering twist that will leave your taste buds dancing! These Bacon Cheeseburgers with Coca Cola Onions combine the savory goodness of crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and sweet, caramelized onions infused with the rich flavor of Coca Cola. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience you won't want to miss. So grab your apron and prepare to impress your family and friends with this delicious American classic that’s bursting with flavor!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup Coca Cola
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove ground beef from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. This helps ensure even cooking.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and golden brown. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease. Reserve bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add sliced onions to the bacon fat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour Coca Cola over the onions and continue cooking until liquid reduces and onions caramelize, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- While onions are cooking, divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties. Create a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Season both sides of burger patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
- Place each cheeseburger on a bun, top with Coca Cola caramelized onions and crumbled bacon.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your gourmet bacon cheeseburgers.
Tips
- Room Temperature Beef: Always remove the ground beef from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. This helps the meat cook evenly and achieve that perfect juicy texture.
- Bacon Fat Magic: Don’t discard the bacon fat after cooking! It adds incredible flavor to the onions, giving them a delicious depth that complements the burger perfectly.
- Caramelization is Key: Be patient while caramelizing the onions with Coca Cola. The longer you cook them, the sweeter and more flavorful they become. Aim for a golden brown color for the best results.
- Indent the Patties: Creating a slight indentation in the center of your burger patties helps prevent them from puffing up while cooking, ensuring a perfectly flat burger.
- Cheese Melting Tip: For the best cheese melt, add the cheddar slice to the patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the pan with a lid. This traps the heat and helps the cheese melt beautifully.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy these burgers immediately after assembling them for the best taste. The combination of hot, juicy beef, melty cheese, and warm, caramelized onions will make your mouth water!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 125mg
