DRESSED-UP BACON BURGERS

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The tangy homemade sauce that tops these mouthwatering burgers helps them stand out from the rest. This recipe is a cinch to throw together. Because the bacon cooks on the grill alongside the burgers, cleanup is a breeze, too.-Carol Mizell, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
8 bacon strips
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, ketchup, sugar and onion until well blended. Cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties., Place bacon on a piece of heavy-duty foil on one side of the grill. Place the patties on the other side of the grill. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in burger reads 160° and juices run clear. Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. , Place a cheese slice on each burger; cover and grill until cheese is melted. Layer bottom half of each bun with the lettuce, burger, bacon and mayonnaise mixture. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 55g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.