Garlic-Basil Burgers

 

1/2

pound lean ground beef

2

tablespoons Progresso® dry bread crumbs (any flavor)

1

teaspoon lemon juice

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1/4

teaspoon dried basil leaves

2

medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

1

small garlic clove, finely chopped

2

slices bacon

• 1 Mix all ingredients except bacon. Shape mixture into 2 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Place on microwavable rack in rectangular microwavable dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High 2 minutes 45 seconds to 4 minutes or until just slightly pink in center. Remove from rack; let stand about 3 minutes or until burgers are no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
• 2 While burgers are standing, place bacon on rack in same dish. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds or until almost crisp; drain on paper towel. Cut bacon slices in half; place on patties.