- June 23, 2020
- Appetizers
Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
These Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs take everything you love about a classic cheeseburger and turn it into a fun, grill-friendly skewer. Juicy beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and burger toppings make these perfect for cookouts, game day, or easy summer dinners.
If burgers are a staple in your grilling rotation, bacon cheeseburger kebabs are a natural next step. They cook quickly, are easy to portion, and bring bold, familiar flavors to a format that’s perfect for entertaining or weeknight grilling.
Why You’ll Love These Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
- All the flavor of a classic bacon cheeseburger in a fun skewer form
- Quick-cooking and perfect for grilling or flat-top cooking
- Easy to customize with your favorite burger toppings
- Great for parties, cookouts, and game day spreads
- Kid-friendly and adult-approved
Supplies:
- Skewers
- Tongs
- Baking Sheet
- Knife & Cutting Board
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe uses simple burger staples you already know.
- Ground beef
- Bacon strips
- Cheddar cheese cubes
- Red onion
- Cherry tomatoes (optional but great for balance)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Wooden or metal skewers
You can keep these classic or customize them with your favorite burger-style add-ins.
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
1. Prep the Bacon
Partially cook the bacon until just starting to render, but still flexible. This ensures it finishes cooking on the grill without burning.
2. Form the Beef
Season the ground beef and shape it into small, skewer-sized patties or meatball-style portions.
3. Assemble the Kebabs
Thread beef, bacon, cheese, onion, and tomatoes onto skewers, repeating until full. Leave a little space between items for even cooking.
4. Grill
Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is lightly melted.
Best Grill Temperature for Kebabs
Medium heat is ideal for bacon cheeseburger kebabs. Too hot and the bacon can burn before the beef is cooked; too low and you’ll miss out on that flavorful char.
Topping and Serving Ideas
Serve these kebabs with:
- Burger sauce or special sauce for dipping
- Ketchup, mustard, or mayo
- Pickles or pickled onions on the side
- Toasted buns or slider rolls if you want to turn them into handhelds
They’re also great served over chopped lettuce for a low-carb option.
Variations and Customizations
- Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs: Use ground turkey instead of beef
- Spicy Version: Add jalapeño slices or pepper jack cheese
- Low-Carb: Skip tomatoes and serve with lettuce wraps
- BBQ Style: Brush with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the beef
- Assemble kebabs up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to grill
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
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Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dried Minced Onion
Kebab Ingredients
- 4 Bacon Slices cooked
- 4 slices American Cheese divide each square into four pieces
- 1/3 Head Iceberg Lettuce
- 16 Cherry Tomatoes
- 16 Pickle Slices
- Burger Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400 F. Set the grill for half direct and half indirect heat.
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder. Roll the burger patty’s into 2 oz. balls and slightly flatten. Set them aside.
- Cook your bacon and prep your other toppings and set them aside.
- Grease the grill grates and set the burgers onto indirect heat and cook until they are around 110 F. Move them to the direct heat and sear the bottoms off and flip. Add the cheese and let it melt and remove it from the grill.
- Take all your toppings, and assemble them as desired onto your skewers. Place them onto a platter with burger sauce and serve.
Video
Notes
- Don’t overcook or the cheese may melt off completely
- Partially cooking the bacon first prevents flare-ups
- Use medium heat for even cooking