Cheese Stick Bacon Cheeseburgers

If a juicy bacon cheeseburger with a cheesy surprise baked right in sounds like your kind of dinner, these Cheese Stick Bacon Cheeseburgers are about to become a favorite. Seasoned ground beef gets rolled around a savory beef-and-onion filling, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar, with a whole mozzarella stick tucked in the center for good measure.

There's something genuinely fun about slicing into a bacon-wrapped log and watching that cheese stick pull apart in strings. The whole thing bakes right on a sheet pan, so there's no flipping or babysitting a skillet — just slice it up and serve with a dipping sauce on the side.

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Why These Burgers Win

These bring a fun twist to a total classic.

Extra Cheesy

A cheese stick tucked inside the beef melts into a rich, gooey center.

Loaded With Bacon

Crispy bacon adds smoky, salty flavor to every bite.

Juicy and Hearty

Seasoned ground beef keeps things satisfying all the way through.

A Hit With Kids and Adults

Everyone loves discovering that cheesy surprise.

Easy to Make Your Own

Swap in your favorite cheese, toppings, and sauces.

What Do They Taste Like?

These taste like a classic bacon cheeseburger with a serious cheesy upgrade. The beef is savory and juicy, the bacon wrapped around the outside turns crisp in the oven, and the cheese stick melts into a rich, gooey center that pulls apart in strings when you slice into it.

A simple dipping sauce on the side — ranch, BBQ, or a spicy mayo — rounds it all out nicely.

What You'll Need

For the Rolls

• 1½ pounds ground beef, preferably 80/20, divided
• 1 small onion, diced
• 10 slices bacon, divided (4 for the filling, 6 for wrapping)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

For Serving

• Your favorite dipping sauce — ranch, BBQ sauce, or spicy mayo

Equipment You'll Need

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Foil or parchment paper
• Plastic wrap, for rolling
• Meat thermometer

Ways to Customize These

Pick Your Cheese

Mozzarella sticks give a wonderfully stretchy center; cheddar leans into a sharper cheeseburger flavor.

You could also use:

• Pepper Jack
• Colby Jack
• Monterey Jack
• Provolone

Switch Up the Bacon

Regular, thick-cut, peppered, or maple bacon all bring something different to the table.

Add Some Heat

Mix diced jalapeños into the beef, or use Pepper Jack cheese sticks.

Try Different Toppings

Scatter these over the sliced rolls or serve them alongside:

• Caramelized onions
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Pickled jalapeños
• Crispy fried onions
• Diced avocado
• Coleslaw

How to Make Cheese Stick Bacon Cheeseburgers

The trick is rolling each one tightly enough that the filling and cheese stay put while it bakes.

Step 1: Heat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon and Beef Filling

Cook 4 slices of the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain and crumble.

In the same skillet, cook about a third of the ground beef with the diced onion until browned. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 3: Season the Remaining Beef

Put the remaining ground beef in a large bowl.

Sprinkle in the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Mix gently until evenly seasoned — avoid overworking the beef, since it can make the rolls dense.

Step 4: Flatten the Beef

Divide the seasoned raw beef into 6 equal portions.

Flatten each portion into a thin rectangle on a cutting board or piece of plastic wrap.

Step 5: Layer the Filling

Spread the cooked beef and onion mixture over each rectangle, then top with the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar. Place a mozzarella cheese stick in the center of each.

Step 6: Roll and Wrap

Roll each rectangle up tightly around the filling and cheese stick, pinching the seams to seal completely.

Wrap each roll in a slice of the remaining raw bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure it.

Step 7: Bake

Place the wrapped rolls on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for about 25–30 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the beef reaches a safe 160°F (71°C) internally.

Step 8: Rest, Slice, and Serve

Let the rolls rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

What to Serve With Them

These pair perfectly with classic cookout sides.

Favorite Sides

• French fries
• Sweet potato fries
• Onion rings
• Potato wedges
• Coleslaw
• Macaroni salad
• Pasta salad
• Baked beans
• Corn on the cob

A pile of crispy fries and a cold drink makes it the ultimate cheeseburger night.

Storing Leftovers

In the Fridge

Store cooked, sliced rolls in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

In the Freezer

Uncooked, wrapped rolls freeze well individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking.

Reheating

Reheat gently in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.

Don't overheat — the cheese center gets very hot.

A Little Background

Bacon-wrapped meat rolls are a fun way to turn everyday cheeseburger flavors into something a bit more special. Rolling the beef around the filling instead of just forming a patty means every slice shows off that gooey cheese center.

80/20 ground beef gives the rolls enough fat to stay juicy, and the bacon wrapped around the outside adds another layer of smoky richness as it crisps in the oven.

Nutrition Info

Approximate values per roll, before dipping sauce:

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Fat: 44g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1,150mg

Nutrition information is approximate and will vary depending on the beef, cheese, bacon, and dipping sauce used.

Final Thoughts

These Cheese Stick Bacon Cheeseburgers take everything great about a bacon cheeseburger and roll it into an irresistible, sliceable log. Juicy seasoned beef wraps around a gooey cheese-stick center, and a snug bacon wrap crisps up perfectly in the oven.

Fun enough for a weekend get-together, easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Just make sure those seams and bacon wraps are sealed well — and get ready for everyone to ask what's inside.

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