EPIC HAM & CHEESE STUFFED BACON BURGER

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

TOTAL TIME

35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds 80% lean ground chuck

• 1/4 cup diced Petit Jean Meats Smoked Ham

• 1/4 cup shredded Petit Jean Meats Smoked Cheddar Cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

• 8 slices Petit Jean Meats Thick Sliced Bacon

• 8 Toasted Buns

• leaf lettuce

• Condiments: mayo, mustard, ketchup if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Form ground chuck into 8, 1/4 pound patties. Make half of the patties with an indention to fill with ham and cheese. 
2. Mix diced ham and shredded cheese together in a bowl. Spoon into 4 patties and top each with another patty. Pinch edges to seal. 
3. Season both sides with garlic, salt and pepper. 
4. Prepare grill to 350°. Place burgers over the fire and sear on both sides.
5. After flipping the burgers, brush with barbecue sauce and flip again.
6. Continue to grill until internal temperature of burgers is 165°.
7. Meanwhile cook bacon in the oven and toast the buns. 
8. Place burgers over toasted buns with lettuce your favorite condiments and serve immediately.