RECIPES

The Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger

Active Time

40 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon
2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
Salt and pepper
6 ounces Decatur Dairy Butterkaase cheese, cut into six slices (1 ounce each)
6 ounces Ron’s Wisconsin Mild Cheddar cheese, cut into six slices (1 ounce each)
1 cup fresh baby arugula or baby spinach
6 brioche buns, split and toasted
1/2 cup tomato jam or hot pepper jelly

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Butterkase or Young Cheddar can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F.
Place a lightly greased baking rack on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer on rack, taking care not to overlap strips. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Meanwhile, grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
Form beef into six patties, 1/3 pound each. Season with salt and pepper. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in patties reads 160°F. Top with butterkaase and cheddar. Cover and cook for 1-3 minutes longer or until cheeses are melted.
Place arugula on bun bottoms; top with burgers and bacon. Spread tomato jam on bun tops; replace tops.

Cheesemonger Tip

Once you try Butterkaase, aka Butterkäse, and cheddar on your burgers, you’ll be hooked! They’re both excellent melting cheeses. For sharper flavor, try an aged cheddar – the bolder flavor will be a mouthwatering addition to the beef and jam.

The Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger

Ingredients

Cheese

Instructions

Cheesemonger Tip

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