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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Source of Recipe


From "Country Cooking From a Redneck Kitchen" by Francine Bryson



List of Ingredients



• 2 slices bacon, cooked
  
• 2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
  
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• ½ tsp onion powder
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
  
• 4 large seeded hamburger buns, split
  






Instructions



1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 12 minutes. Drain on paper towels and then chop the bacon into small pieces.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, use your hands to thoroughly mix together the beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   
   
3. Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high.
   
   
4. Dampen your hands and form the seasoned meat into eight equal balls. Gently press the balls into patties that are about ½-inch thick. Put 2 tablespoons Cheddar and one-quarter of the bacon in the middle of each of four patties and top each with a naked patty. Press together.
   
   
5. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the burgers and let rest on a clean plate while you warm the buns on the grill. Sandwich those burgers on up between the buns and chow down!
   
   Serves 4