Preparation

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