Loaded Bacon Cheeseburgers with BBQ Onions and Cheesy Potato Rounds

Saddle up for a burger experience that’s anything but ordinary. These loaded bacon cheeseburgers bring together all the best flavors: smoky bacon, melted gouda, tangy dill pickles and sweet BBQ caramelized onions piled high on a toasted brioche bun. Every bite is a delicious combination of savory, sweet and tangy.

On the side, crispy potato rounds are loaded with pepper jack cheese, sour cream and scallions for a cheesy, indulgent twist. This complete meal is perfect for a weekend cookout or a special weeknight dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Sliced Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

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

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView 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. Cut potatoes into ½-inch rounds. Toss with fry seasoning and 1 tsp oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until golden and tender, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
2. While potatoes roast, thinly slice onion. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tbsp drippings.
3. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in BBQ sauce and 2 tbsp water; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Form ground beef into two ½-inch-thick patties. Season both sides with salt. Heat 1 tsp oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties to desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute, top each patty with a slice of gouda and cover to melt.
5. Halve brioche buns and toast cut-side down in the skillet or oven until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Assemble burgers: spread a thin layer of BBQ caramelized onions on bottom bun, add cheese-topped patty, then bacon slices and a few pickle slices. Close with top bun.
7. When potato rounds are done, sprinkle with pepper jack cheese and return to oven for 1-2 minutes until melted. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with sliced scallions. Serve alongside burgers.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes! Smoked gouda adds a nice smoky flavor, but you can substitute with cheddar, provolone or your favorite melting cheese.

How do I make the potato rounds extra crispy?

Make sure the potato rounds are in a single layer on the baking sheet and don’t overcrowd. Roasting at a high temperature (425°F) helps achieve crispiness.

Can I prepare the BBQ onions ahead of time?

Absolutely! The caramelized onions can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.