Preparation

1. Select GRILL mode. Set Cuisinart Electric Grill temperature to HI for 12 minutes. Press START and grill will start pre-heat.
2. In a large bowl mix beef with salt and pepper. Divide into four equal portions. Use burger press or your hands to form thick patties. Use thumb to push a small indent in top of burger.
3. Add burgers (thumb side up) and bacon strips to grill. Cook with lid open. Bacon should take approximately 2 minutes per side until crispy. Lay on plate lined with paper towels to drain. Flip burgers at 2 minutes, 4 minutes and 6 minutes, then top with American cheese. Cook burgers to desired doneness, remove from grill and rest on cutting board. Burgers should be at least 145°F internal temperature. Toast burger buns on grill. Place burger on bottom bun topped with two slices of folded bacon. Top with favorite condiments and serve.