Carnivore Bacon Jam Grilled Cheeseburgers 🥓🍔
Description
These Carnivore Bacon Jam Grilled Cheeseburgers are the ultimate meat-lover’s burger. Instead of traditional buns, the burger is stacked with juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and a rich bacon jam glaze made entirely from carnivore-friendly ingredients. The result is a crispy, cheesy, smoky burger stack that’s packed with protein and healthy fats while staying very low-carb.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
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1½ lbs (700 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper (optional)
For the Bacon Jam
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8 slices bacon
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup finely chopped cooked bacon pieces
For the Burger Stack
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Optional:
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Extra crispy bacon for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Bacon Jam
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Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
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Remove bacon and chop it into small pieces.
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In the same pan with bacon fat, add butter and heavy cream.
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Stir in the chopped bacon and cook for 3–4 minutes until it becomes thick and glossy.
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Set aside — this will be your bacon jam glaze.
2. Prepare the Burger Patties
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Divide the ground beef into 4 large patties.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
3. Melt the Cheese
Place cheddar cheese slices on each patty during the last minute of cooking so they melt nicely.
4. Assemble the Carnivore Burger
Stack the burgers like this:
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Beef patty with melted cheese
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Spoonful of bacon jam
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Another beef patty with cheese
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Another layer of bacon jam
Repeat to create a tall carnivore burger stack.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
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Crispy bacon strips
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Fried eggs on top
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Extra melted butter drizzle
This burger is extremely filling and perfect for high-protein carnivore meals.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: ~720
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Protein: ~48 g
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Fat: ~58 g
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Carbs: ~1 g
Final Thoughts
This Carnivore Bacon Jam Grilled Cheeseburger is rich, indulgent, and perfect for anyone following a carnivore or keto lifestyle. The juicy beef, melted cheese, and smoky bacon jam create a bold flavor combination that makes every bite unforgettable.