Bacon Double Cheeseburger Beer Cheese Soup Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 12 ounces thick cut bacon, uncooked
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 (12 ounce) beer (I used Blue Moon)
• 4 cups half and half
• 16 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• croutons, pickles, bacon bits (optional garnishes)