Ultimate Cheesy Bison Burgers with Bacon Flavor

Ingredients

• Ingredients for the Burger Mix:
• A pound of ground bison
• An egg
• A quarter cup of crushed crackers, adjust as necessary
• Two tablespoons of Italian seasoning like Club House® Italiano
• One and a half teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
• A pinch of garlic salt
• A pinch of ground black pepper
• A pinch of coarse salt
• Condiments and Toppings:
• A teaspoon of barbeque sauce
• Eight slices of thick bacon, cooked
• Four slices of Cheddar cheese
• Four burger buns
• Four leaves of green leaf lettuce

Step 1

In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together ground bison, an egg, crushed crackers, flavorful Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dash of coarse salt. Get your hands in there to shape the mixture into 4 generously sized burger patties. Once done, carefully lay them on a plate lined with wax paper and pop them into the refrigerator until you're all set to cook.

Step 2

Prepare the grill by preheating it to a medium-high temperature and giving the grate a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Place the burger patties on the grill and let them sizzle for about 2 minutes on each side. When you flip them, brush on some tangy barbecue sauce for an extra kick of flavor. Continue cooking until the burgers are cooked through, ensuring there's no pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer should register a minimum of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) when inserted into the thickest part of the patty.

Step 4

Once the burgers are almost ready, turn off the grill. Top each patty with 2 slices of crispy bacon and a slice of gooey Cheddar cheese. Close the lid and allow the cheese to melt beautifully for about a minute.

Step 5

To assemble the burgers, transfer them onto buns and crown each one with a crisp lettuce leaf for a refreshing crunch. Enjoy your delicious homemade burgers hot off the grill!