BACON-BLUE CHEESE STUFFED BURGERS

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These loaded burgers are one hearty meal in a bun. They're sure to satisfy the biggest appetites. —Christine Keating, Norwalk, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 burgers.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup bacon bits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 romaine leaves
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese and bacon bits; spoon onto the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in water and mustard. , Serve burgers on buns with mayonnaise, romaine, tomato and mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 43g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 48g protein.