Burgers with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, shaped into 8 round patties
• 8 slices cheddar cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• 4 sesame-seed hamburger rolls, lightly toasted
• 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 8 thin slices tomato
• Mayonnaise, for serving
• Ketchup, for serving
• Mustard, for serving
• Pickles, for serving

Instructions

Preheat a grill to medium, and lightly oil the grate.

Place patties on the grill. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Then turn them over and place 2 slices of the cheddar on each burger. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare to medium, or until the burgers are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. Place a burger on the bottom of each of the 4 toasted buns. Dress with the bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, and add mayo, ketchup, mustard and pickles as desired. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4

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