Cook the onion rings according to package instructions or prepare homemade onion rings. Preheat oven to 425°F if using frozen.

In a large frying pan, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Reserve a tablespoon of bacon grease.

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix gently, then divide into 12 equal portions and form into balls.

Heat the pan with bacon grease over medium-high heat. Smash each beef ball down to about ¼ inch thick in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional minute.

Place a slice of cheese on each patty after flipping, cover the pan for 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Assemble the burger by spreading mayo on the bottom bun, placing a patty, two bacon slices, onion rings, BBQ sauce, and the top bun.