In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into two patties slightly larger than the waffles.

Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon for 6-8 minutes until crispy, then transfer to paper towels.

In the same skillet, cook the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side until done, adding cheese during the last minute of cooking.

Toast the frozen waffles until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes, brushing one side with maple syrup.

Assemble the burger by layering a waffle, a cheese-patty, crispy bacon, and drizzling with maple syrup, then topping with another waffle.