Bacon Burgers

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 pkg (2.8 oz) real bacon pieces (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 8 whole wheat burger buns, split
  • 8 small leaves leaf lettuce
  • 8 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese
  • 8 teaspoons barbecue sauce
  • 8 thin slices sweet onion (such as Vidalia®, Walla Walla, Maui or Texas Sweet)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, combine ground beef and bacon pieces; mix gently. Shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Make slight indentation in center of each patty.
  • 2
    When ready to grill, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 13 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning once. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place buns cut side down on grill; heat until toasted.
  • 3
    Place toasted bottoms of buns on large serving platter. Top each with lettuce. While patties are still on grill, sprinkle each with seasoned salt; top each with slice of cheese. Place patties on lettuce-lined buns. Immediately top each with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce and 1 onion slice. Cover with top halves of buns.

  • After putting the burgers on the grill, choose a clean plate for the cooked burgers.
  • To broil patties, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place buns cut side up on broiler pan; heat until toasted.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
615
Calories from Fat
350
Total Fat
39g
60%
Saturated Fat
17g
85%
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
920mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
14%
14%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
26%
26%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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