Bacon and Egg Cheeseburgers

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. Shape beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

4. At the same time, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion slices in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Cook patties on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Top each with American cheese and allow to melt, about 1 minute more.

6. At the same time, crack eggs into a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until outer edges become opaque, about 1 minute. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until whites are completely set, about 4 minutes.

7. Place each patty on a bottom bun and top with a fried egg, 2 slices of bacon, onions, mayonnaise, and a bun top. Serve.

Cook's Notes:

You can cook these patties on the stovetop in a pan instead of grilling.

You can use the cheese of your choice.