Grilled Beer Can Burgers

The name may sound intimidating, but you'll soon discover that these bad boys are soft souls at heart, with a spicy kick in the center that'll have you warming up to them in no time. From the smoky bacon around the outside to the creamy, cheesy center, these burgers not only look great, they taste great too. Anyone able to resist these temptations will definitely be missing out on the BBQ hit of the summer!

You'll Need (for 2):

• 16 oz ground beef 
• 12 slices of bacon 
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp diced jalapeños
• 1 medium onion

Here's How:

1. Shape the ground beef into 2 balls and create a deep well in each of them by pressing a beer or soda can in the center. Wrap 4 slices of bacon each around the outside of both patties and then carefully remove the can.

2. For the cheesy filling, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and jalapeños and spoon the mixture into the wells in the patties.

3. Slice the onion into 4 thick rings and wrap a slice of bacon around each onion ring.

4. Grill everything over indirect heat at 325°F for 20-25 minutes. 

What at first appears to be an act of vandalism against a blameless burger, with hindsight, turns about to be a real stroke of inspiration. The beer can, standing proudly in the ground beef, didn't get there by accident. It creates space for a spicy, creamy filling that means these burgers leave all others in the dust.