Grilled Cheese and Bacon Mini Meat Loaves

 

1

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

1/4

cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

3

tablespoons ketchup

1

teaspoon onion salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

egg

1/2

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

4

slices center-cut bacon (about 3 1/2 oz), cut crosswise in half

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.
• 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except bacon. On work surface, pat mixture into 7-inch square. Cut into 4 (3 1/2-inch) squares. Top each square with 2 half-slices bacon; attach with toothpicks.
• 3 Carefully spray grill rack with cooking spray. Place patties on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill (medium heat). (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly pink in center.
• 4 Using spatula, turn patties over. Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F and bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks before serving.