Italian Hamburgers

Makes 12 to 14 servings

2 to 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

3 lbs. ground beef

0.7-oz. pkg. Italian salad dressing mix

2 eggs, beaten

1 c. Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs

1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

12 to 14 hamburger buns, split

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except buns. Mix well and form into 12 to 14 patties. Grill to preferred doneness. Serve on buns.

Tuck burgers into the pockets of halved pita rounds...easy for small hands to hold and a tasty change from the same old hamburger buns.