BBQ Bacon Burgers with Cheesy Loaded Potato Rounds

Saddle up for a flavor-packed burger experience that brings together smoky bacon, sweet and tangy BBQ caramelized onions and melted gouda cheese. These hearty beef patties are piled high on soft brioche buns with crunchy pickles for the perfect bite.

On the side, crispy potato rounds get loaded with pepper jack cheese, sour cream and scallions for a cheesy, indulgent twist. This is the kind of dinner that turns any weeknight into a celebration.

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Ingredients

4 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 slice Gouda CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, fry seasoning and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
2. While potatoes roast, thinly slice the onion. Slice the dill pickle into rounds. Thinly slice scallions. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Leave 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in BBQ sauce and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Form ground beef into two patties, season with salt. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tsp oil. Cook patties 3-4 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute, top each patty with a slice of gouda and cover to melt.
5. Split brioche buns and toast in the oven or a dry skillet until lightly golden.
6. To assemble, place patties on bun bottoms. Top with BBQ onions, crispy bacon and pickle slices. Spread sour cream on bun tops if desired. Serve with potato rounds topped with pepper jack cheese (melted under broiler if you like), a dollop of sour cream and scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes! Gouda and pepper jack add great flavor, but you can swap in cheddar, provolone or your favorite melting cheese.

How do I make the potato rounds crispier?

Make sure the potato rounds are in a single layer on the baking sheet and don’t overcrowd. Flipping them halfway through helps achieve even crispiness.

Can I prepare the BBQ onions ahead?

Absolutely. Cook the onions with BBQ sauce, let them cool and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before assembling burgers.