Bacon cheeseburger with maple pancakes
- Preparation 20 min
- Cooking 25 min
- Servings 2 burgers
- Freezing I do not suggest
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Bacon Cheeseburger with Maple Pancakes: A Sweet & Savory Bomb You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you thought a classic bacon cheeseburger couldn’t get more outrageous, think again. Forget the bun — this recipe sandwiches all that juicy, cheesy goodness between two fluffy maple pancakes, bringing sweet and salty together in one mouthwatering bite. Think cheeseburger in paradise, but with a sticky Québec twist.
Whether you’re craving a serious alternative to your usual bacon and cheeseburger, dreaming of something even more indulgent than a Five Guys bacon cheeseburger, or looking for the next viral-level creation (hello, i can haz cheezburger vibes), this recipe has your name written all over it. Serve it as an epic meal, cut it into cheeseburger sliders for your next party, or simply keep it in your back pocket for when someone googles cheeseburger near me and you want to drop the mic with homemade greatness.
Ready to blow minds and break diets? Let’s build this beast.
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🔹 Use medium ground beef for the perfect juiciness
Too lean dries out. Too fatty floods your plate. Medium is the sweet spot for juicy, flavorful smash burgers without the grease bath.
🔹 Don’t overmix your pancake batter
Overmixing = tough pancakes. Leave a few lumps and let the batter rest 5–10 minutes for light, fluffy results.
🔹 Bake your bacon for max crisp
No splatter, no stress. Oven-baked bacon cooks evenly, crisps perfectly, and frees up your hands for everything else.
🔹 Smash your patties like a pro
All you need is a hot grill and a sturdy spatula. That golden crust is where all the flavor lives.
🔹 Choose a cheese that melts like a dream
Classic orange cheddar is king, but Monterey Jack or good old American slices also nail it.
🔹 Add the maple syrup at the right time
Just before serving — not too soon or it’ll run everywhere. A final drizzle makes every bite sweet, salty, and next-level.
🔹 Stick it good
With two pancakes, two patties, and bacon galore, a solid skewer keeps your burger beast from toppling over.
🔹 Keep the sides simple
This burger is already the showstopper. Go with crispy fries, a crunchy salad, or homemade pickles for contrast.
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🥓 Maple bacon
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8 slices maple bacon
🧄 For the burger sauce
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sweet relish
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🥞 Pancakes
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
🥩 For the smash patties
- 500 g (1.1 lb) medium ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of orange cheddar or American cheese
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Bake the bacon slices for 20 to 25 minutes, until almost crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Chill in the fridge (it’s even better cold). Save the leftovers as a dip for veggies.
- In one bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Pour 1/3 cup (80 ml) of batter per pancake.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Keep the pancakes warm.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Form 4 equal balls by hand and flatten with a spatula. Keep refrigerated until ready to cook.
- Preheat the BBQ to high heat. Oil the grates.
- Place the meat balls on the hot grill. Cook for 1 minute, turn 45°, and cook for another minute. Flip, add a slice of cheese to each patty, close the lid, and let the cheese melt.
- Time to build your bacon cheeseburgers! Place one pancake as the base, spread 1 tablespoon of sauce, and add 2 cheese-covered patties.
- Add 3 slices of bacon, top with another pancake (sauce on the inside), and secure with a skewer. Finish with a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Good luck!
Absolutely! You can make them earlier in the day or even the night before. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently in a pan or toaster before assembling.
Need? Maybe not. But want? Definitely. The syrup ties everything together — the salty bacon, the cheese, the beef — into a glorious sweet-and-savory bite.
You could go classy with utensils… or just grab a stack of napkins and dive in. No judgment here.
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