🥓 Crispy Melts Bang-Bang Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Sandwiches
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
Smash-style beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and a spicy-sweet Bang-Bang sauce—all hugged between golden, buttery grilled bread. It’s a cheeseburger + grilled cheese hybrid that hits HARD.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 4 sandwiches)
Bang-Bang Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sweet chili sauce
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1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust heat)
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1 tsp honey or sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
Burger Filling
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450 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 best)
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Salt & black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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8 slices bacon, cooked crispy
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8 slices cheddar or American cheese
Sandwich
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8 slices thick white or brioche bread
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Soft butter (for grilling)
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Optional: sliced pickles or caramelized onions
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Bang-Bang Sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill while you prep everything else.
2️⃣ Cook the Bacon
Fry until extra crispy, then drain on paper towels. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Heat a skillet over medium-high.
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Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Form thin smash patties and cook 2–3 minutes per side until crispy edges form.
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Place cheese slices on top and let melt.
4️⃣ Assemble the Sandwiches
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Spread Bang-Bang sauce on the inside of each bread slice.
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Layer:
Bread → cheesy beef → crispy bacon → (pickles/onions) → more sauce → bread
5️⃣ Grill to Golden Perfection
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Butter the outside of each sandwich.
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Grill on medium heat 3–4 minutes per side until:
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Bread is deep golden & crispy
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Cheese is fully melted
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🍽️ Serve With
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Fries or potato wedges
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Coleslaw
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Extra Bang-Bang sauce for dipping 😋
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes! Crispy chicken or ground chicken patties work great.
Q: Is Bang-Bang sauce very spicy?
Medium heat. Reduce sriracha or skip it for mild.
Q: Can I air-fry the sandwich?
Yes!
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180°C (350°F) for 6–8 minutes, flip halfway.
Q: Best cheese choice?
American for meltiness, cheddar for flavor, or a combo of both.
Q: Can I prep ahead?
Sauce and bacon can be made 2 days ahead. Assemble fresh for best crunch.