A Bacon & Swiss Burger is a quarter-pound beef patty on a butter and toasted bun, topped with Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, and Dijonnaise. Add any additional toppings you see fit, including caramelized onions and seared mushrooms or some hot sauce for a bit of heat.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Quarter Pound Burger Patties
- 4 Kaiser Buns - or Hamburger Buns
- As Needed Butter - for the buns
- 4 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 8 Slices Bacon
Dijonnaise
- 6 Tbl Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbl Dijon Mustard
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Liquid Smoke - Optional for a smoky flavor
Instructions
- Prep: Prepare the burger patties and place them on a tray to freeze. Combine the Dijonnaise ingredients together and butter the buns. Combine the salt & pepper blend together and set aside until needed. If serving with fries, heat the deep fryer up before starting the bacon to let it get hot.
- Bacon: Place 8 strips of bacon on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Heat the oven to 400°F and cook the bacon for 13-15 minutes or until crisp to your liking. Strain off and save the excess grease for other recipes.
- Toasted Buns: While the bacon is cooking, heat a pan over medium heat and wait for it to get hot. Toast the buttered buns.
- Hamburgers: After toasting the buns, remove the tray of hamburger patties and sear each patty over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. Season each side with the salt & pepper blend. Just as the patties come off the heat top with Swiss cheese, transfer them to the bottom bun. Slather the crown with dijonnaise and top with bacon. Serve right away or wrap in waxed paper or tinfoil for holding.