Step 1

If making your own bacon onion jam, do that first. (See note below)

Step 2

Shape your ground beef into 4 patties, about 1 inch thick, making them slightly thinner toward the middle to prevent shrinking.

Step 3

Heat a griddle or cast iron pan over medium heat. Meanwhile, slice cheese, slice buns, and get other ingredients ready.

Step 4

When griddle is hot, place on buns to toast for 2 to 3 minutes*. Season the burgers with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place burgers on hot griddle and let cook, without moving for 5 minutes. Meanwhile if your bacon jam isn't warm, heat gently in a sauce pan or microwave until warm.

Step 6

Flip burgers and cook for an additional 5 minutes*. In the last three minutes, place the cheese on top of the burgers and cover with a lid or tent with foil to let the cheese melt.

Step 7

While your burgers finish cooking, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each burger bun and layer the bottom buns with greens.

Step 8

When burgers are done, place on top of the leafy greens. Spoon two to three tablespoons of bacon jam on each burger and top with bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately.