Bacon−Stuffed Burgers

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.

3. 3

   Sauté onion in drippings until tender.

4. 4

   Crumble bacon: add with mushrooms to skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, combine beef, pork, cheese, pepper, garlic powder and steak sauce in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Shape into 16 patties.

7. 7

   Divide bacon mixture and place over eight of the patties.

8. 8

   Place remaining patties on top and press edges tightly to seal.

9. 9

   Grill over medium coals until well-done (pork sausage in burgers requires thorough cooking).

10. 10

    Serve on buns, with lettuce if desired.

11. 11

    Per Serving: 177 Cal (52% from Fat, 40% from Protein, 8% from Carb); 17 g Protein; 10 g Tot Fat; 3 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 52 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 202 mg Sodium; 51 mg Cholesterol