"The BEST Bacon BBQ Burgers with Crispy Onion Strings! They're a juicy explosion of sweet, tangy, spicy, smokey, crispy deliciousness all at the same time!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds 80/20 lean ground beef chuck
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1 piece white sandwich bread (crust removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
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1/3 cup homemade BBQ Sauce (or store-bought)
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3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
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1 tsp EACH chili powder, dried oregano, salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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4 hamburger buns
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BBQ Sauce
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4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
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8 slices thick cut bacon
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tomato slices
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lettuce
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1 yellow onion thinly sliced
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2 cups buttermilk (see DIY below)
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1 egg
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3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper
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vegetable or canola oil for frying