BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the onion rings on a parchment lined sheet tray. Bake according to package instructions.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, melt a dab of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the burger buns & toast them for 2 min. Set aside.
• Step 3
  In the same pan, cook the bacon for 2 min on each side or until crisp to your liking, over high heat. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, prepare the burger patties. In a mixing bowl, add the minced beef. Season with salt & pepper & form patties, using your hands.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a second pan, over medium-high heat. Add the burger patties & season them with salt & pepper. Cook for 2 min on one side, then flip them over & add the cheddar cheese on top. Cover & leave to cook for another 2 min, over medium heat, until the cheese has melted.
• Step 6
  Once golden & crispy, remove the onion rings from the oven.
• Step 7
  Assemble the burger by spreading the BBQ sauce onto both buns. Add the lettuce, burger patty, crispy bacon & 2 onion rings on top. Close the burger with the top bun & serve with the onion rings. Enjoy !