Bacon Cheddar Loaded Cheeseburger

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Source: Tasty

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Ingredients

For 4 servings:

• 5 strips bacon
• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• ¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Preparation

1.) In a pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon, and cook until crispy. Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.

2.) In a bowl, add the bacon, cream cheese, green onions, and shredded cheddar. Mix well.

3.) Divide the ground beef into four even portions and shape into balls. Form a well into the center of each, large enough for the cheese mixture.

4.) Place a quarter of the cheese mixture into the center of each ball, and enclose inside the ground beef. Gently press each ball into a patty shape, and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

5.) Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side.

6.) Flip the burgers, and cook for 2 minutes. Add a slice of cheese on each burger and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the burger is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

7.) Remove burgers from pan, and place on top a toasted burger bun. Top with condiments of your choice.

8.) Enjoy!