Paul Bunyan Burgers

It's SO good, got the thumbs up from the family. 

PAUL BUNYAN BURGERS 

Taste of Home 

 

• 6 bacon strips, diced (you can use bacon bits, but it's not as good as the real bacon)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (canned mushrooms work fine too)
• 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 (I used sirloin)
• 3 slices process American cheese
• 3 hamburger buns, split

 

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. Yield: 3 servings.