Bacon-Wrapped Hamburgers

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Since South Dakota summers are so short, we grill out as often as we can when the weather is warm. By mixing the cheese into the burger, I know I'll get a little cheese in every bite. —Dana Matthies, Parker, South Dakota

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add beef; mix thoroughly. Shape into six patties. Wrap a bacon strip around sides of each patty; secure with a toothpick.
  2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 428 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

Since South Dakota summers are so short, we grill out as often as we can when the weather is warm. By mixing the cheese into the burger, I know I'll get a little cheese in every bite. —Dana Matthies, Parker, South Dakota
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