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Close up of half of a hamburger surprise showing cheese and onion filling between thick layers of ground beef burger with bacon on the outside.

Maw-Maw's Hamburger Surprise

These Hamburger Surprises have been enjoyed by at least 5 generations of our family. They are so delicious! Make them for your next BBQ for a special treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 1 Burger
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon finely diced onion
  • 1 Tablespoon your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 1 strip bacon
  • Seasoned Salt

Instructions

  • Make two 1/4 pound hamburger patties.
  • Top one patty with onion, BBQ sauce and cheese. Add second patty and pinch the edges together.
  • Shape it into a bun sized circle. Wrap with bacon (optional but encouraged). Use a toothpick to hold in place.
  • Cook on medium hot grill. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cook for about 8 minutes. Flip and grill for about 7 more minutes or until cooked to your liking

Notes

We like using a block of cheese and stuffing the burger with a thin slice or two. You can also use shredded cheese. Just be careful not to overstuff your burger, otherwise it will be hard to seal the edges and keep everything inside. 
These thick burgers also cook really well on a pellet grill. 
You can also cook the burgers in a skillet in the house. Just cook over medium heat until you reach your desired doneness.
If a half pound burger is too big, you can make the patties thinner. They just need to be thick enough to keep the fillings inside. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Sugar: 7g
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