Homemade Mc Bacon Burger with Maple Mayo and Crispy Bacon
This homemade Mc Bacon is a Quebec-inspired bacon cheeseburger built with real ingredients, a juicy beef patty, crisp maple-smoked bacon, sweet onions, and a quick maple mayo. It is the kind of burger to make when you want classic fast food comfort with better texture, better meat, and a more satisfying finish.
Temps de préparation 20 minutes mins
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes mins
Catégorie Main Course
Cuisine American
Portions 4 Portions
Calories 550 kcal
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 8 slices thick-cut maple-smoked bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 large white onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional arugula or pickle slices
Maple Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Cook the bacon at 400 F until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Cook the sliced onion in oil over medium heat with a pinch of salt until golden and soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add a small drizzle of maple syrup at the end and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, maple syrup, and salt to make the maple mayo.
Divide the beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the patties in a hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Flip, top with cheddar, and cook until the cheese melts and the burgers are done to your liking.
Toast the buns.
Spread maple mayo on the buns. Add the cheeseburger patty, bacon, onions, and optional arugula or pickles. Close and serve hot.
FAQ
Does this taste exactly like the Mc Bacon from McDonald’s?
No. It is inspired by it, especially the Quebec maple profile, but the homemade version tastes fuller, meatier, and more balanced.
What kind of beef is best for this burger?
Use ground beef with enough fat, ideally 80/20. That gives you a juicy patty and a better sear.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes. The maple mayo can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.
Can I use store-bought buns?
Yes. Soft burger buns work fine. Toast them before assembling.
Do I need the arugula?
No. It is optional. It adds freshness and a slight peppery note, but the burger works without it.
Can I add pickles?
Yes. They are not essential to the original idea, but they add acidity and help cut the richness.