New Bacon-ings Burger

A classic all-beef patty topped with lettuce, cheddar cheese, onion, tomato and bacon. It's what George Washington was fighting for. It's what the Statue of Liberty wishes it was holding instead of a dumb torch. So us e the freshest ingredients you can find, down to the bun.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

Spread the strips onto a rack placed in a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven until brown and crisp, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

Reserve 8 slices and finely chop the rest.

Step 4

Chop all but 8t slices and fry over medium heat until almost crisp and most of the fat has rendered.

Step 5

drain the chopped bacon on paper towels, wipe out the skillet, and fry the remaining slices till crisp.

Step 6

Make 4 patties, season both sides with salt and pepper, and cook your burgers.

Step 7

When they are just about done, top with the cheese.

Step 8

Bottom bun, lettuce, cheeseburger, tomato, bacon slices, onion, top bun.