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FAST FIX

BBQ BACON BURGERS

With a slice of bacon inside and a tasty barbecue-mayo sauce on top, these are definitely not ordinary burgers. I think you’ll agree.

—JOAN SCHOENHERR EASTPOINTE, MI



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion

1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning

1 pound ground beef

4 slices Swiss cheese

4 hamburger buns, split

Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. In another bowl, combine the bacon, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, onion and steak seasoning; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over cut sides of bun bottoms. Layer with a lettuce, burger and tomato. Replace tops.