PAUL BUNYAN BURGERS

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This is one of my go-to grilling recipes. To make these burgers faster, substitute canned mushrooms and bacon bits. -Jo Reed, Craig, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 thin onion slices
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 pound ground beef
3 slices process American cheese
3 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon; add bacon. , In another bowl, combine the egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, salt, pepper and horseradish; sprinkle beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 1/4-in.-thick patties. , Divide bacon mixture among three patties. Top with a cheese slice; fold in corners of cheese. Top with remaining patties; seal edges. , Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes a side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 calories, Fat 55g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 1653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 46g protein.