Deep-Fried Cheese and Bacon Burger

Ingredients

• 250 g ground beef (formed into two thin patties)
• 2 rebanadas cheddar cheese (or one thick slice for the center)
• 8 tiras bacon (enough to form a weave)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for the first breading step)
• 2 eggs (beaten for breading)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for an extra-crispy coating)
• vegetable oil (enough for frying)
• 1 hamburger bun (toasted)
• seasonings (salt and pepper to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Form two thin patties with the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Place the cheddar slices in the center of one patty and cover with the other, sealing the edges well so the cheese does not escape.

3. 3

   On a clean surface, create a square bacon weave with the bacon strips.

4. 4

   Place the sealed burger in the center of the bacon weave and wrap it completely, making sure all the meat is covered with bacon.

5. 5

   Prepare three bowls for breading: one with flour, another with the beaten eggs, and the third with the panko breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Coat the bacon-wrapped burger first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally cover it well with the panko.

7. 7

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 175°C (350°F).

8. 8

   Carefully fry the burger until the outside is golden and crispy and the bacon is cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels for one minute.

10. 10

    Serve the fried burger on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This is a very high-calorie ASMR-style recipe. Be sure to seal the edges of the meat well to prevent the cheese from leaking into the hot oil.

Nutrition per serving

• burger
• bacon
• fried
• panko
• dinner
• fast food
• carnivore