Gather all your ingredients, ensuring they are fresh. This step is crucial. A great burger starts with quality ingredients. Ensure your ground beef is at room temperature for even cooking.

Shape the ground beef into patties. Aim for about ¼ lb per patty. Your goal here is to create a thick, robust burger that can stand up to the toppings.

Sprinkle bourbon-infused burger seasoning over the patties. Don’t be afraid to pack it in; this is where a lot of flavor comes from.

Heat up your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties on and let them sear for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip them, and top with cheese right away. This allows the cheese to melt beautifully as the other side cooks.

While the patties are cooking, fry the thick-cut bacon in a separate skillet. Aim for crispy perfection. I find that the crunch really contributes to the overall texture of the burger.

In the last minute of your burger cooking time, place the burger buns on the grill. Toasting them enhances the flavor and helps prevent sogginess.

Start layering. Lay down the bottom bun, place the cheesy burger patty, pile on the crunchy bacon, drizzle some BBQ sauce, and add a couple of crispy onion rings. Cap it off with the top bun.