Ok this is a win win……A burger AND bacon!! Oh my gosh you guys this seasoning you throw in these burgers is SO good, and I would bet you have all 3 ingredients at home, right now!! Garlic powder, onion powder, and A1, so simple and add such great flavor. Burgers on the grill are such a summer staple, so why not switch it up a bit with recipes.  I paired these burgers with another summer staple, watermelon. Cub has such a good produce department, the watermelon was so nice and red and juicy!!

BACON-BACON CHEESEBURGER

with Smoky BBQ Aioli

INGREDIENTS

• 1 16 ounce package Essential Everyday Bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Essential Everyday Steak Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Essential Everyday Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Essential Everyday Onion Powder
• 1/2 cup Essential Everyday Real Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Essential Everyday Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon Essential Everyday Pure Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium red onion sliced
• 6 Essential Everyday Deli Style American Cheese Slices
• 6 hamburger buns toasted
• – Essential Everyday Kosher Dill Pickle Hamburger Slices
• – tomato slices, lettuce

DIRECTIONS

Cook 12 slices bacon to desired doneness; set aside. Place remaining bacon in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add ground beef, steak sauce, garlic powder and onion powder to bowl; salt and pepper as desired. Mix until well combined. Form into 6 patties; refrigerate 30 minutes.

In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce; salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes); set aside and keep warm.

Meanwhile, prepare grill to medium heat. Place burgers on grill. Grill, turning once, about 7-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant read thermometer. Top with cooked bacon and cheese; allow to melt (about 1 minute).

Remove burgers from grill. Spread toasted buns with smoky BBQ aioli, top with pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, burgers and caramelized onions.