Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger

• 12 slices good-quality smokey bacon, 4 slices finely chopped and 8 left whole
• 1 14 lbs 80% lean ground beef
• 3 -4 tablespoons grated onions
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt
• pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 12 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) candiced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
• 4 soft burger rolls, split
• crisp yellow corn chips
• chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and pickled jalapenos

1. Arrange the 8 whole bacon slices on a broiler pan and bake at 375 degrees until crisp, 10-12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
3. Combine the beef, chopped bacon, grated onion, garlic, chiopotle puree and Worcestershire sauce; season with s&p.
4. Form into 4 patties (thinner at the center) drizzle with oil.
5. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each side for medium.
6. Make the queso sauce in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute then whisk in the milk.
8. Stir in the cheese to melt.
9. Stir in the tomatoes.
10. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top with the queso sauce, criss-crossed bacon strips, corn chips, and remaining toppings and bun tops.
11. Serve extra sauce on the side.

smokey bacon, ground beef, garlic, chiles, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, burger rolls, crisp yellow corn chips, onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-bacon-cheeseburger-473531 (may not work)