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