Name: Paul Bunyan Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 ounces bacon, diced (6 bacon strips); 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons onions, chopped (3 onion slices); 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 lb ground beef; 3 slices American cheese (or other yellow cheese); 3 hamburger buns, split

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This is from Quick Cooking (2001) and credited to Jo Reed. I made these (with a few changes) for an afternoon BBQ and my guests just loved the flavor of these burgers! I omitted the bacon, mushrooms, and horseradish, and made smaller, single-decker burgers to yield more than 3 servings.

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ingredients

3 ounces bacon, diced (6 bacon strips)
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped (3 onion slices)
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon seasoning salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 lb ground beef
3 slices American cheese (or other yellow cheese)
3 hamburger buns, split

directions

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
Remove with slotted spoon and transfer to paper towel to drain.
In bacon drippings, saute mushrooms & onion until tender.
Transfer to a bowl with slotted spoon and add bacon.
In a separate bowl, combine egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, salt, pepper, and horseradish.
Add beef and mix well.
Shape into 6 patties (1/4" thick).
Divide bacon mixture among 3 patties.
Top bacon mixture with a cheese slice; fold in corners of cheese.
Top with remaining 3 patties & seal edges.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot coals for 10-12 minutes or until meat juices run clear, turning once.
Serve on buns.

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"This is from Quick Cooking (2001) and credited to Jo Reed. I made these (with a few changes) for an afternoon BBQ and my guests just loved the flavor of these burgers! I omitted the bacon, mushrooms, and horseradish, and made smaller, single-decker burgers to yield more than 3 servings."

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review by rbrynsaas

10/10/2008

We made this last night and LOVED them. We made it just like the recipe stated. They were great. Even our 3 yr old who "doens't like meat" chowed these down. We can't wait to try some other combinations for the stuffing. Specifically adding some jalepenos and pepper jack cheese

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creation by WhoKnew

8/8/2006

This is from Quick Cooking (2001) and credited to Jo Reed. I made these (with a few changes) for an afternoon BBQ and my guests just loved the flavor of these burgers! I omitted the bacon, mushrooms, and horseradish, and made smaller, single-decker burgers to yield more than 3 servings.