Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger
Looking for a unique summer grilling idea? Serve up homemade burgers on a ciabatta roll!
Servings: 3 burgers
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 6 thick-cut slices of bacon
- 16 oz. ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp diced onions
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup bread crumbs or crumbled saltine crackers
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 ciabatta rolls halved
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil optional
- 4 slices Colby Jack cheese can substitute American or cheddar
- favorite burger toppings tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, pickled jalapenos, mayo, mustard, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Using a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to paper towels and pat dry; set aside.
- Using a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape mixture into 3 patties. (Tip: Use your thumb to make a slight indention in center of each patty. This will give the burger a better shape once cooked.)
- Place burgers on grill for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness. Place cheese on burgers and continue grilling for 1 minute, or until cheese melts.
- {Optional} Brush the insides of the ciabatta rolls with olive oil and place the rolls on the grill for 1-2 minutes (optional).
- Assemble the burgers with bacon and your favorite burger toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg
