Carl's Jr Western Bacon Cheeseburger | Copycat Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade BBQ sauce can be healthier and more flavorful.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, while preparing onion rings.

Prepare seasoned flour by mixing flour, garlic pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Peel off the thin layer of the onion for better coating.

Prepare the onion rings by coating them in flour, egg, and bread crumbs.

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees to keep the onion rings warm.

Mix beef (80/20) with black pepper and form into three evenly sized patties.

Sear the beef patties in the skillet, pressing down slightly to flatten them.

Flip the patties after about 10 seconds to cook evenly.

Add cheddar cheese on top of the patties to melt before serving.

Toast burger buns with mayo instead of butter for added flavor.

Assemble the burger with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, beef patties, bacon, onion rings, and the top bun.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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