Prepare all of the ingredients. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Preheat oven to 450deg.
In a bowl, combine burger ingredients. Form into 4-inch patties and cook on hot grill for 8 minutes on each side. Remove from grill, place slice of cheese on each patty and keep warm.
In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy and remove to paper towel covered plate.
Brush both sides of apple slices with lemon juice. After patties are grilled, place apple slices on grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. (they should still be crisp).
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and italian dressing.
Split buns and place face up on baking sheet. Place in oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted.
Build the Burger: Smear bottom bun with cream cheese mixture, top with cheese burger, 2-3 slices of bacon and 2 apple pieces. Secure top bun with long toothpick.