Bacon cheese burger 

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon relish
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preparing the Patties:

• In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Avoid overmixing to ensure the patties remain tender.
• Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up as it cooks.
• Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.

2. Cooking the Bacon:

• While the patties are chilling, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet for cooking the burger patties.

3. Preparing the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Set aside.

4. Grilling the Patties:

• Remove the patties from the refrigerator. Heat the skillet with the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until a crust forms.
• Flip the patties, and immediately place a slice of cheese on each. Cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare or longer until your desired doneness. Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.