Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

In ‘400 Best Sandwich Recipes’

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground sirloin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 4  slices cheddar cheese
• 4  hamburger buns, split and toasted

• Toppings (optional)

•  lettuce
•  tomatoes, slices
•  onion, slices
•  ketchup
•  mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat broiler or greased barbecue grill to medium.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
3. Saute mushrooms for 4 minutes or until tender; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
5. Shape beef into 8 equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.
6. Top each of 4 patties with bacon and Cheddar cheese.
7. Top with remaining 4 patties, pinching to seal.
8. Place patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
9. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side or until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees.
10. Place burgers on buns.
11. Top with mushrooms and desired toppings and remaining bun.