Preparation

1. Pre-heat the grill to medium-high for 5 minutes. Pre-heat griddle plate on medium heat for 5 minutes. Keep ground beef extremely cold.
2. In a large bowl combine beef and season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide meat into four equal portions. Use burger press for even burgers or your hands to form patties. Push a small indent into top of burger with thumb.
4. Lay bacon evenly across griddle plate flip after 2 minutes. Once bacon has reached desired crispiness, lay on a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
5. Place burgers on grill, thumb side up, and grill for approximately 4 minutes. Flip burger, thumb print should collect grease and keeps burgers flat. 
6. Place American cheese on top of burgers after approximately 2 minutes .Burgers should be ready after 4 minutes.
7. Grill buns.
8. Place burger on bottom bun and top with two slices of bacon folded in half.
9. Top with favorite veggies and condiments and serve.