Portion the ground beef into 1/4 lb patties and flatten them as thin as possible using parchment paper

Add cheese and bacon to the center of one patty

Season the patty

Place another 1/4 lb patty on top and seal the edges together using parchment paper

Press and shape to ensure there are no gaps

Lightly season the outside of the burgers

Heat the grill to medium heat

Place burgers on the grill and press down for good contact

Close the lid and smoke for 3–4 minutes

Open the lid, flip the burgers, and press again for contact

Close the lid and continue cooking, flipping a couple times until burgers reach about 140°F

Toast the buns with a little butter