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Andre Lewis

Bacon Jalapeño Patty Melt

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 12 oz 80% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices Texas toast
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar
  • 1/3 cup drained pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a cast-iron skillet until crisp, drain it and cut each strip in half.
  2. Shape the beef into two broad thin patties, season with salt and pepper and cook in 1 tablespoon bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes per side to 160°F.
  3. Layer American cheese, patty, bacon, drained jalapeños and cheddar between Texas-toast slices.
  4. Spread butter over the outside faces.
  5. Griddle over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and melted.