🥓🍔 Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack is a fun twist on the classic burger, layering seasoned beef, creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and fluffy rice into a satisfying meal. It has all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger but served as a hearty rice bowl or stacked dinner.

Prep Time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Total: About 50 minutes

Servings

4–6 servings

Ingredients

Cheeseburger Beef Layer

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Rice Layer

• 3 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1½ cups milk
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Burger Toppings (Optional)

• Diced pickles
• Diced tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Caramelized onions
• Extra bacon pieces
• Burger sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the Bacon & Beef

1. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion until cooked through.
3. Drain excess grease.
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Mix in bacon pieces.

2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly add milk while whisking.
4. Simmer until thickened.
5. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
6. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Season the Rice

1. Warm cooked rice with butter.
2. Mix in parsley or green onions.
3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Build the Rice Stack

Individual stack method:

1. Place a layer of rice on a plate using a ring mold or bowl.
2. Add a layer of cheeseburger beef.
3. Spoon cheese sauce over the top.
4. Add bacon pieces and burger toppings.

Casserole method:

1. Layer rice, beef mixture, cheese sauce, and extra cheese in a baking dish.
2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.

Serving Ideas

• 🥒 Pickle slices on the side
• 🍟 Crispy fries or potato wedges
• 🥗 Simple green salad
• 🌽 Corn on the cob

Variations

🍔 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack

Add:

• BBQ sauce to the beef
• Smoked cheddar cheese

🌶 Spicy Cheeseburger Stack

Add:

• Jalapeños
• Pepper jack cheese
• Hot sauce

🥓 Loaded Breakfast Version

Add:

• Fried egg on top
• Hash browns instead of rice

Tips

• Use freshly cooked, fluffy rice so the layers hold together.
• Sharp cheddar gives the strongest cheeseburger flavor.
• Add pickles at the end for that authentic burger taste.
• Make the beef mixture ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal.