Bacon Beer Cheese Burger (Print Version)

Juicy beef patties layered with smoky bacon and a creamy cheddar beer cheese sauce topped with fresh veggies.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 4 BUBBA frozen beef patties (or high quality ground beef patties)
02 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and diced

→ Buns

03 - 4 sturdy sandwich buns, lightly toasted

→ Cheese Sauce

04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 100 milliliters light beer (e.g., pilsner)
08 - 170 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Toppings

09 - 4 leaves crisp lettuce
10 - 4 slices ripe tomato
11 - 4 thin slices red onion

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Prepare BUBBA beef patties according to package instructions. Cook over medium-high heat until a nice sear forms on both sides without pressing down, preserving juiciness.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Whisk in all-purpose flour continuously for about 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in whole milk and light beer slowly to prevent lumps and create a smooth base for the sauce.
04 - Add shredded sharp cheddar gradually, stirring constantly with a spatula until fully melted and sauce thickens to a silky consistency without lumps.
05 - Fold the diced crispy bacon into the cheese sauce, distributing evenly for a smoky flavor in every bite.
06 - If sauce is too thick, whisk in additional milk a tablespoon at a time. If too thin, sprinkle in a small amount of flour while stirring to thicken as desired.
07 - Place each cooked patty onto the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spoon generous amounts of warm bacon beer cheese sauce over the patties. Add lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices. Top with the bun crown.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Grating cheddar cheese from block cheese ensures the smoothest melt and creamiest sauce texture.
02 - Warm buns before assembly to prevent sogginess from the sauce.
03 - Cook bacon until deeply crisp for maximum flavor impact.
04 - Sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently with splash of milk.
05 - Leftover burgers store up to three days refrigerated; reheat separately from sauce.

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