Smoky, cheesy, crunchy, saucy, and downright irresistible—these griddle-made burgers combine juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, homemade onion strings, and a tangy BBQ mayo all nestled between toasted Texas toast (or not, a bun will do).

Serves: 6–8 | Time: 40 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the Burgers:

• 3 pounds 85–90% lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 6–8 slices Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
• 12–16 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
• 12–16 slices Texas toast (2 per burger)
• Lettuce, tomato (optional)

For the Homemade Onion Strings:

• 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups buttermilk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• Vegetable oil (for shallow frying)

For the BBQ Mayo:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

Instructions

1. Make the Onion Strings:

1. Soak thin-sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
3. Heat a shallow layer of vegetable oil on your Blackstone griddle in a foil pan or small cast-iron skillet to 350°F.
4. Dredge the onions in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
5. Fry the onions in batches until golden and crispy (about 5–6 minutes), flipping once. Set aside on a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

2. Prep the Bacon:

1. On a clean, hot griddle surface, lay out bacon strips.
2. Use a bacon press if available to keep them flat and crispy.
3. Cook until crisp and set aside.

3. Mix and Form the Burger Patties:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.
2. Form into 6–8 evenly sized patties, about 6 oz each.

4. Cook the Burgers:

1. Add a light coating of vegetable oil to the griddle and bring to medium-high heat.
2. Sear burger patties for 3–4 minutes per side, flipping once browned.
3. When nearly cooked through, top with cheese and cover with a melting dome to finish.

5. Toast the Texas Toast:

1. Lightly butter both sides of each slice.
2. Toast on the griddle until golden brown and slightly crisp on both sides.

6. Make the BBQ Mayo:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce until smooth.

Assemble the Burgers:

1. Spread BBQ mayo on the inside of each slice of toasted Texas toast.
2. Layer the bottom with lettuce or tomato (if using).
3. Add the cheesy burger patty, 2 slices of crispy bacon, and a generous pile of homemade onion strings.
4. Top with the second slice of toast.
5. Serve hot with fries, chips, or coleslaw.

Pro Tips:

• Use a Blackstone basting dome to quickly melt the cheese and lock in moisture.
• For extra flavor, brush the toast with garlic butter before grilling.
• Make a double batch of onion strings—you’ll regret it if you don’t.

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