These Pineapple Bacon BBQ Burgers are a sweet, smoky, and juicy twist on the classic burger—perfect for summer grilling!
Ingredients:
(Makes 4 burgers)
For the Burgers:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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4 slices cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for a kick)
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4 hamburger buns (brioche or pretzel buns work great)
For the Toppings:
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4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, grilled)
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6 slices bacon, cooked crispy
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½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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Butter lettuce or crispy iceberg
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Mayonnaise (for spreading)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Patties:
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In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Form into 4 equal-sized patties, slightly larger than the buns (they’ll shrink).
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Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent bulging while cooking.
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Cook the Bacon & Pineapple:
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In a skillet or on the grill, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside.
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Grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
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Grill the Burgers:
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Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
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Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side (for medium doneness).
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In the last minute, add cheese and let it melt.
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Toast the Buns:
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Lightly butter the buns and toast on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
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Assemble the Burgers:
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Spread mayo on the bottom bun.
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Add the burger patty, then top with:
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1 tbsp BBQ sauce
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1-2 bacon slices (halved)
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1 grilled pineapple ring
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Red onion & lettuce
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Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.
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Tips for the Best Burger:
🔥 For extra flavor, mix 1 tbsp BBQ sauce into the ground beef before forming patties.
🍍 No fresh pineapple? Canned works—just pat dry before grilling.
🌶 Spice it up with jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha mayo.
These Pineapple Bacon BBQ Burgers are the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and savory—great for cookouts! 🍔🔥 Enjoy!