Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cheddar Bacon Chicken Burgers with Scallions
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4 servings
For the patties
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 Ā½ lb ground chicken
- Ā¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For topping
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
For serving
- 4 burger buns, split
- mayonnaise, to taste (optional)
- lettuce leaves (optional)
- sliced tomato (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 8ā10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble into small pieces. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of the bacon fat from the skillet and set the skillet aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheddar, scallions, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined ā do not overwork the mixture.
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