• Clean and oil your grill grates, then preheat to medium-high heat.
• While the grill heats, place the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and place in a 375℉ oven. Cook the bacon for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until it is crisp. Then transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Divide the beef into 4 equal portions, around ⅓ pound each, and form them into balls. Press each ball into a patty and make a depression in the center of the patty with your thumb. This helps the burgers cook more evenly. Season the burger patties with BBQ rub seasoning.
• Place the patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the juices begin collecting on the top side. Then, flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Top with the cheddar cheese and cook for another minute to melt the cheese.

Assemble the Burgers

• Drizzle the bottom half of a bun with BBQ sauce, then add a burger patty. Top with 3 half pieces of bacon, then drizzle with more BBQ sauce. Add fried onions and top with lettuce, tomato, and any of your other favorite toppings.