BACON-STUFFED BURGERS

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I came across this recipe years ago and added the pork sausage to perk it up. My husband claims these are the best burgers he's ever tasted, and I have to agree. They're great served with some crunchy dill pickles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces, drained and finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons steak sauce
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Crumble bacon; add with mushrooms to skillet and set aside. , Meanwhile, combine beef, pork, cheese, pepper, garlic powder and steak sauce in a large bowl. Shape into 16 patties. Divide bacon mixture and place over eight of the patties. Place remaining patties on top and press edges tightly to seal. , Grill over medium heat until thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.