50/50 Burger with Cheddar and Pepper Jack
by Brennans Market Admin
Serving Size: Serves 3
Ingredients
1/2 lb lean ground sirloin (or ground beef of your choice)1/2 lb ground bacon
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for grilling
3 toasted hamburger buns or kaiser rolls
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
optional toppings
pickles, relish, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, thousand island
Adapted From: Spoon Fork Bacon
Description
For the bacon lovers around us. You know who you are. Serve with ice-cold Pilsner or Hard Cider
Preparation
Place beef and bacon into a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix together until fully combined. Form six equal patties and place in the refrigerator between parchment to chill. Heat a grill to medium-high heat and brush the surface with vegetable oil.
Place patties onto the grill and grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. About two minutes before the patties are done, place a small handful cheddar and jack cheese over each patty and allow cheese to melt before removing and placing onto a clean surface.
To assemble Stack two patties onto one another and place on a bun. Add any remaining toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.