bacon
burgers
cheese
dinner
This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors.

If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page.

Double-Bacon Burgers with Maple-Worcestershire Onions

Q&A with Organizational Pro Peter Walsh + Dermatologist Shares A…

Actor Hank Azaria + Freezer Meals + Artichokes 2 Ways with Rach

See Inside Barbara Corcoran's Stunning NY Apartment + It's Steak…

How to Make Chicken and Lobster Piccata | Richard Blais

Donnie Wahlberg Spills Details About NKOTB's First Ever Conventi…

Donnie Wahlberg + Jenny McCarthy Say Rach Is Such a "Joy" + Look…

The Best Moments From 17 Seasons of the Show Will Make You Laugh…

How to Make Crabby Carbonara | Rachael Ray

Rach Chats "Firsts" In Flashback From Our First Episode Ever In …

How to Make Apple-Cider Braised Pork Chop Sandwiches with Onion …

Rach's Chef Pals Say Goodbye to Show in Surprise Video Message

How to Make Sesame Cookies | Buddy Valastro

How to Make Tortilla with Potatoes, Piquillo Peppers and Mancheg…

How to Make Shrimp Burgers | Jacques Pepin

How to Make Spanakopipasta | Rachael Ray

Andrew McCarthy Chokes Up Discussing Emotional Trip to Spain wit…

Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …

Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …

Andrew McCarthy Teases Upcoming "Brat Pack" Reunion Special

Michelle Obama Toasts Rach's 17 Years on the Air With a Heartfel…

Ingredients

  • 12 slices good-quality smoky bacon, divided
  • EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion
  • Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider
  • 1/4 cup dark amber maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
  • 8 large, thin slices Gruyre or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 brioche buns, sliced

Yield

Serves: 4

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange 8 slices of bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, 12-15 minutes. Finely chop the remaining bacon.

In a skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the butter to melt. Add the onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 15 minutes. Add the cider, syrup and Worcestershire, and simmer at a rapid but controlled bubble, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the beef, chopped bacon, mustard and lots of pepper. Form into 4 patties that are thinner at the center than at the edges for even cooking. Drizzle with EVOO and season with salt. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side for medium doneness. In the last minutes or so, top each burger with 2 slices of cheese to melt.

Serve the burgers on the buns, each topped with 2 slices of crisp bacon and some of the maple onions.

Serve the burgers with watercress or baby spinach salad alongside.