Bacon Caesar Burgers
Bacon Caesar Burgers
Ingredients
Makes 4 burgers
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef, formed into 4 patties (1/4 pound each)
- Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub, for the patties
- 4 Martin's Potato Buns
- Butter, softened, for the buns
- Homemade Caesar dressing
- 2-3 cups romaine lettuce, shredded or chopped
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Coarse ground pepper, for the salad
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Get your charcoal grill up to about 400°F.
- Bake the bacon in the oven for about 20 minutes, until crispy. Set aside and cut each slice in half once cooked.
- Season the patties with Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub, then grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they hit your preferred doneness.
- While the burgers cook, butter the cut sides of the buns. Toward the end of the burger cook time, grill the buns butter-side down for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until toasted.
- Toss the romaine with a spoonful of Caesar dressing, some shredded parmesan, and a little coarse ground pepper.
- Build each burger: spread Caesar dressing on the bottom bun, add a slice of bacon (cut in half), top with the patty, pile on the Caesar salad, and finish with the top bun.
- Serve right away while the bun is still warm and the salad is still cold.
Notes
- Build these right before serving — the salad is meant to stay cold and crisp against the hot patty.
- If your Caesar dressing is on the thinner side, go easy on the bottom bun so it doesn't get soggy before you can eat it.
- Using a ring burger mold or a cut solo cup is great for shaping the patties
FAQ
Can I make these on a gas grill?
Yes — just get it to around 400°F and follow the same times for the patties and buns.
What if I don't have homemade Caesar dressing?
A good store-bought Caesar works fine here, just look for one with real body to it so it doesn't run off the bun.
Can I prep anything ahead of time?
You can bake the bacon and make the dressing ahead of time and just reheat/toss when you're ready to grill the patties and build the burgers.
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