The Cadillac Burger

Name: The Cadillac Burger
Ingredients: 6 1/2 ounce ground beef; kosher salt, to taste; 1 slice yellow american cheese; 2 slices hickory-smoked bacon, baked*; 1 hamburger bun; 1 slice spanish onion; 1 kosher dill pickle spear; 1 leaf lettuce (optional); 3 slices tomato (optional)

Michael DeFonzo|May 25, 2012 12:31 pm EST

The Cadillac Burger

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This burger is all about the classic ingredients — just a fresh ground beef patty, good old yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion, and for the "Cadillac" touch, a little bit of hickory-smoked bacon. Eating in style doesn't always have to involve exotic ingredients.See all hamburger recipes.Click here to see Chefs' Favorite Burger Recipes.

Servings

1

Ingredients

6 1/2 ounce ground beef
kosher salt, to taste
1 slice yellow american cheese
2 slices hickory-smoked bacon, baked*
1 hamburger bun
1 slice spanish onion
1 kosher dill pickle spear
1 leaf lettuce (optional)
3 slices tomato (optional)

Directions

Mold the ground beef gently into a ½-inch-thick hamburger patty. Do not overhandle the meat. Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high heat until hot. Place the burger down and season generously with salt. Sear for up to 4 minutes without moving. Flip the burger and sear for another 4 minutes without moving or touching (never press a hamburger).
Place the cheese on top of the burger patty and let the steam from the burger patty melt the cheese. Arrange the cooked bacon slices on top and serve on a bun with the onion slice underneath and a pickle. Top with the lettuce and tomato, if desired.