**Servings:** 2
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 30 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 20 minutes
**Tools:**
- Induction stovetop
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Frying pan (induction-compatible)
- Baking sheet (optional)
**Ingredients:**
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mustard
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Bacon:**
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2. **Prepare the Burger Patties:**
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape into patties.
3. **Cook the Patties:**
- Preheat a frying pan on the induction stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Place the patties in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
4. **Assemble the Burgers:**
- Toast the hamburger buns in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Place each cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the bun.
- Top with crispy bacon slices and your choice of additional toppings.
- Cover with the top half of the bun.
5. **Serve:**
- Serve the bacon cheeseburgers immediately with your favorite sides.
**Health Benefits:**
- **Protein-Rich:** Ground beef provides a good source of protein.
- **Calcium and Vitamin D:** Cheese offers calcium and vitamin D, essential for bone health.
- **Iron:** Ground beef is rich in iron, which is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood.
**Keywords:**
Bacon cheeseburgers, induction stovetop, air fryer, quick meal, ground beef, crispy bacon
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