Open-Faced Texas Burgers Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and shape into 4 patties.
• STEP 3.Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
• STEP 4.During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
• STEP 5.While the patties are cooking, toast the Texas toast slices until golden brown.
• STEP 6.Place each cooked patty on a slice of toasted Texas toast.
• STEP 7.Drizzle barbecue sauce over each patty and top with crispy bacon.
• STEP 8.Serve the Open-Faced Texas Burgers immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For a smokier flavor, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the ground beef mixture.
• If you prefer a spicier burger, mix some chopped jalapenos into the ground beef before shaping the patties.
• Feel free to customize your toppings by adding sliced tomatoes, onions, or pickles.

Storage and Serving

• These burgers are best enjoyed immediately while the cheese is still melted and the bacon is crispy.
• If you have leftovers, store the cooked patties separately from the Texas toast and toppings.
• Reheat the patties in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
• Toast fresh Texas toast slices and assemble the burgers with the toppings before serving.