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!

Difficulty Medium

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 1047kcal

Author Brecht

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 325 °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 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 160 °F inside. Put the cheese on top for the last minute.
4 slices cheddar cheese
Meanwhile, heat the oil to 375 °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

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.