GOUDA BACON CHEESEBURGER

Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger image

Provided by James McGraw

Categories Burgers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 lb beef (enough for 2 patties)
4 slice applewood smoked bacon
4 slice smoked Gouda cheese
4 Tbsp Thousand Island dressing
1/2 tsp crushed bacon bits
1/2 tsp diced white onion
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
dash(es) ketchup (optional)
2 deluxe hamburger buns of choice
1 slice thin cut, white onion

Steps:

1. In a small bowl combine the Thousand Island dressing, bacon bits, mustard powder, diced onion, and, if desired, a dash of ketchup.
2. Mix ingredients until combined.
3. Cook the applewood smoked bacon in a separate frying pan. Drain the bacon and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Let cool to finger touch and rip each strip into half pieces.
5. Cook your patties to desired doneness.
6. Also, toast your hamburger buns.
7. Construct your hamburger by placing about a tablespoon of the Thousand Island mixture on the inside facing of the bottom half of the bun.
8. Top this with a slice of Gouda cheese.
9. Then add the beef patty.
10. Add another slice of Gouda cheese.
11. Break your thin slice of white onion into individual rounds, splitting equally between the two buns.
12. On the inside face of the top half of the bun, add an additional tablespoon of Thousand Island mixture.
13. Add slices of bacon. Of course, this is your burger, so if you like additional items like pickles, tomatoes, or lettuce, please don't let these instructions stop you.
14. You're ready to serve! Favorite beverage in hand, onion rings or fries on the side, all up to you.