Cheese Stick Bacon Cheeseburger (Print Format)

Bacon-wrapped cheeseburger layered with mozzarella sticks, cheddar, tomatoes, and bell pepper in golden bread.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 6–8 slices bacon
03 - 4–6 mozzarella cheese sticks
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
06 - 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1/4 onion, optional
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1 tsp onion powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Bread dough or thick sandwich bread
12 - Italian seasoning for topping

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then form into a thick patty or layered meat base.
03 - Cook bacon until slightly crispy, and set aside.
04 - In a baking dish or tray, layer the following: bread base, ground beef, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cheese sticks spaced evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
05 - Cover the layers with another piece of bread or dough, and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the bread is golden and cheese is melted.