Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissants Recipe
The Cheeseburger That Will Change Everything
If a classic bacon cheeseburger and a buttery croissant had a very indulgent meeting, this would be the result. These Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissants deliver juicy smashed beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and sweet caramelized shallots, all tucked inside a flaky croissant and finished with a rich homemade burger sauce. It is familiar comfort food with a bakery level glow up, perfect for weeknight dinners, game day spreads, or anytime you want to savor something bold and satisfying.
Why You Are Going to Love This Recipe
- Combines the best parts of a cheeseburger with the buttery texture of a croissant
- Easy smashed patties cook quickly and stay juicy
- Caramelized shallots add a subtle sweetness and depth
- Creamy burger sauce ties everything together
- Feels indulgent but is simple enough to make at home
Ingredients You Will Need
Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissants
- Croissants
- Ground chuck
- Bacon, cooked
- Cheese slices
- Lettuce, optional
- Tomato, optional
Caramelized Shallots
- Shallots, minced
- Unsalted butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Salt
Burger Sauce
- Mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
- Ketchup
- Caramelized shallots
- Yellow mustard
- Relish
- Garlic paste
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissants
Make the Caramelized Shallots
Place a pan over low heat and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced shallots, dark brown sugar, and salt. Stir continuously until the shallots turn a deep golden brown and become soft and caramelized. This should take about five to six minutes. Drain off any excess fat and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Burger Sauce
In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the burger sauce. Stir until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Burger Patties
Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Form the ground chuck into rounds slightly larger than a golf ball. Once the pan is hot, add the meat rounds and press them down with a spatula to form thin patties. Season each side with salt and pepper and cook for two to three minutes per side until cooked to your preferred doneness.
Once cooked, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt. Stack patties if making double burgers.
Assemble the Croissants
Lightly toast the croissants and slice them open. Spread burger sauce on the bottom half of each croissant. Layer with lettuce and tomato if using, followed by the cheesy burger patties and crispy bacon. Add more burger sauce on top, then close with the top half of the croissant.
Serve immediately with extra burger sauce on the side and enjoy.
Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Croissants
- Use ground chuck for the juiciest patties
- Do not overwork the meat to keep burgers tender
- Toast the croissants lightly so they stay flaky but sturdy
- Make the burger sauce ahead of time for even better flavor
Storage and Reheating
These croissants are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the burger patties gently in a skillet or air fryer until warmed through. Assemble on freshly toasted croissants for the best texture.
Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissants
Buttery croissants, juicy smashed burgers, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a rich homemade burger sauce come together in this indulgent twist on a classic cheeseburger. Perfect for when you want comfort food with a bakery inspired upgrade.
Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Croissant
Ingredients
- 4 croissants
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 8 slices of bacon cooked
- 8 slices of cheese
- Lettuce optional
- Tomato optional
Caramelized Shallots
- 1/2 cup shallots minced
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Burger Sauce
- 1 cup mayo preferably Kewpie
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp caramelized shallots
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp relish
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Caramelized shallots
- To a pan over low heat, add unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced shallots, dark brown sugar, and salt. Continuously stir until the shallots turn into a deep brown color. This could take 5-6 minutes. Now that the color is achieved and the shallots are caramelized, drain off any remaining fat and set aside to cool.
Burger Sauce
- To a small bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Burger Sauce.” Stir to combine and set in the fridge until ready to serve.
Assemble
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat.
- Form the ground chuck into rounds a little larger than a golf ball.
- Once the pan is hot, add a couple of the meat balls. Using a spatula, press each down to flatten into a disk. Cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes and make sure to season each side with salt and pepper.
- Once cooked to your desired temperature, add a slice of cheese to each patty. At this point, stack them up if making a double patty.
- Add some of the burger sauce to the bottom half of a toasted croissant. Follow that with lettuce, tomato, the cooked patties, cooked bacon, more sauce, and the other side of the toasted croissant.
- Serve with a side of extra sauce and enjoy!
