Go Big With These Burgers for Father’s Day

With these teetering burgers, there’s little need for sides.

Swipes of spicy mayo bring a kick of heat and cooling creaminess, while every bite delivers smoky satisfaction worthy of the special occasion. Photo by Lynda Balslev for Tastefood

There’s no better way to celebrate a meat-eating dad than with a juicy, gloriously messy, double-fisted burger. Fire up the grill, toast the buns, and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese, and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle. Swipes of spicy mayo bring a kick of heat and cooling creaminess, while every bite delivers smoky satisfaction worthy of the special occasion. With these teetering burgers, there’s little need for sides. Just be sure to pass the napkins (and a cold beverage).

Cheesy Bacon Burgers With Roasted Onions and Smoky Mayo

Active time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Yield: Makes 4 burgers

Mayo:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, divided
• 1 3/4 pounds ground beef (80 percent lean)
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large sweet yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 cheese slices
• 4 buns
• Butter lettuce leaves
• 8 to 12 dill pickle slices

Combine the mayo ingredients in a small bowl and stir to blend. Refrigerate until use.