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Mozza Burger

NOTHING SAYS, “ LE T’ S HAVE LUNCH ! ” LIKE A HAMBURGER WITH BACON AND CHEESE. TRY THIS LONG-TIME FAVORITE THE NEXT TIME HUNGER STRIKES.

8 ounces fresh ground beef or chuck

1 / 2 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawr y’ s 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper 2 sesame seed hamburger buns, split in half 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons ketchup or chili sauce

2 tablespoons tartar sauce

2 slices mozzarella cheese, regular or skim 4 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked crisp 2 thick slices tomato

1 leaf iceberg lettuce, halved

1. Combine the ground beef with the seasoned salt and pepper. Mix gently by hand, just until the seasonings are blended in. Do n’ t overmix the meat or the burgers will be tough.

2. Separate the meat into 2 patties. Shape them into equal sizes, then lightly and evenly flatten them. Cover the patties with waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Light a charcoal barbecue or heat a gas grill to medium. Clean the grate and coat it with vegetable oil.

4. Grill the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to the desired doneness, turning them over only once.

5. While the burgers are cooking, coat each half of the hamburger buns with some of the melted butter. Grill the buns over medium heat, taking care not to burn them. They should be lightly toasted.

6. Combine the ketchup and tartar sauce. Spoon a tablespoon of the mixture on the bottom of each toasted bun.