BACON-WRAPPED BEEF PATTIES

Bacon-Wrapped Beef Patties image

My family loves these spruced-up hamburgers all year long. Bacon gives extra flavor to the meat and adds a pleasing twist. The patties are equally good with or without the bun. -Jody Bahler, Wolcott, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
10 bacon strips
10 hamburger buns, split, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 3/4-in.-thick patties. Wrap each patty with a bacon strip; secure with wooden toothpicks., Grill patties, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. Serve on buns if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.