Ingredients
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided1 pound ground beef4 bacon strips, halved1 large sweet onion, sliced4 tablespoons butter, divided4 hamburger buns, split4 slices cheddar cheese
Preparation
Place 1/3 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Crumble beef over barbecue sauce and mix lightly and thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties.
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In another skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Spread buns with remaining butter; set aside. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Spread buns with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; serve burgers on buns with onion and bacon.
