BBQ Bacon Burgers with Cheesy Loaded Potato Rounds

Saddle up for a bold and satisfying burger night! These BBQ Bacon Burgers feature juicy beef patties crowned with melted gouda, tangy dill pickles and a heap of sweet caramelized onions simmered in barbecue sauce. Every bite is a perfect balance of smoky, tangy and savory.

On the side, crispy roasted potato rounds get loaded with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and a dollop of cool sour cream. It’s a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that brings the flavor of a classic American cookout right to your kitchen.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 slice Gouda CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion; mince a few slices until you have 2 tablespoons. Halve buns. Cut potatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the Fry Seasoning, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single, overlapping layer. Roast on top rack until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 10-15 minutes. (Tip: Lower heat and add a splash of water if onion begins to burn.) Stir in half the BBQ sauce; cook until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
3. While onion cooks, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Discard all but a thin layer of bacon fat (you’ll use this to cook burgers). Once bacon is cool enough to handle, finely chop half the slices.
4. In a large bowl, combine beef, minced onion, remaining Fry Seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt. Shape mixture into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun. Heat pan with bacon fat over medium-high heat; add patties and cook until browned, 3-5 minutes per side. Top patties with gouda. Cover pan until cheese melts and patties reach desired doneness, 1-2 minutes more.
5. Once potatoes have roasted 20 minutes, remove from oven and evenly sprinkle with Pepper Jack and chopped bacon. Return to oven until cheese is melted and potatoes are tender, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, toast buns until golden. Slice pickle into thin rounds. Trim and thinly slice scallions.
6. Spread inside of buns with remaining BBQ sauce. Fill buns with patties, caramelized onion, bacon strips and sliced pickle (you may have extra-serve on the side). Divide burgers and potatoes between plates. Garnish potatoes with sour cream and scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of potato?

Yes, you can substitute Yukon Gold with Russet or red potatoes. Just cut them into even rounds for consistent cooking.

How do I make the caramelized onions faster?

To speed up, cook over medium-high heat and add a pinch of sugar. But for best flavor, low and slow is recommended.

Can I prepare the patties ahead of time?

Absolutely! Shape the patties and refrigerate them up to 24 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature before cooking.