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Optionally add the “Add to Collection” button to your recipe template to give your visitors an easy way to store a recipe in their Recipe Collections.

There are 2 options for this button that can be set through the settings page:

  1. A click on the button immediately adds the recipe to the inbox collection
  2. A click opens up a tooltip where visitors can pick the collection they want to add the recipe to (test below)

Click on the button once to store it and a second time to go to the collections page!

Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries

Healthy? Probably not. But juicy grilled burgers with crispy bacon, melted cheddar and double-fried fries just don't get tastier than this!
4.51 from 276 votes
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Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1047kcal
Author: Brecht

Equipment

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Patty Maker (optional)
  • Deep Fryer

Ingredients

Burgers

  • 1 ½ lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese

Fries

  • 2 russet potatoes large, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g)
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt

To serve

  • 4 bread rolls brioche or sesame
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • ketchup and mustard to serve

Instructions

Prepare

  • Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch sticks. Rinse them in cold water and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel.
    2 russet potatoes
  • Heat the oil in the deep fryer to First fry325 °F. Fry the potatoes in batches for 5 minutes, until soft but still pale. Drain on paper towels.
    vegetable oil
  • Fry the onion in a little oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds, then let it cool.
    1 onion, 1 clove garlic
  • Mix the onion and garlic with the ground beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, slightly wider than the buns, and press a shallow dimple into the middle of each.
    1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • The dimple keeps the patties flat on the grill instead of puffing up into meatballs.

Grill

  • Grill the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
    8 slices bacon
  • Grill the patties over high heat for 4 minutes per side, until they reach Internal temperature160 °F inside. Put the cheese on top for the last minute.
    4 slices cheddar cheese
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil to Second fry375 °F and fry the potatoes again for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Toss with the flaky salt.
    1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
  • Toast the rolls on the grill. Build the burgers with the lettuce, tomato, patties and bacon, and serve with the fries, ketchup and mustard.
    4 bread rolls, 4 leaves lettuce, 1 tomato, ketchup and mustard

Notes

No deep fryer? Fry in a heavy pot with at least 3 inches of oil and use a thermometer to check the temperature.
No grill? Cook the bacon and burgers in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 1047kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1800mg | Potassium: 1485mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 7mg

If you’re also using our WP Ultimate Post Grid plugin, you could add the same button next to a recipe grid and have it add all recipes at once. See it in action under the first grid on the Recipe Grid demo page.