Bacon Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 4 slices cooked bacon
• 12-16 ounces ground beef (or chicken)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 -8 tomatoes, slices
• mayonnaise
• ketchup
• mustard
• Kaiser Buns for 4 burgers

Directions

The Burgers

1. In a skillet, cut the bacon strips in halves and cook until nice and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and put onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
2. Set aside until needed.
3. Combine beef (or chicken), eggs, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, baking soda, pepper and oregano in large bowl; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
4. Heat butter a skillet until butter melts; add patties.
5. Cook until patties are no longer pink in center, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
6. Place 1 slice cheese on top of each patty.
7. Cook until it melts a little.
8. Put bun halves on the skillet for a few seconds, just to slightly warm them.

Assembly

1. Spread each bun with mayonnaise on one half, and mustard on another; arrange 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun.
2. Top with a meat or chicken patty, bacon slice, tomato slices, a dollop of ketchup and top half of bun.
3. *Note-You can also cook the meat on the barbecue.
4. We have given this recipe for 'in a skillet' so these tasty burgers can be made anytime by anyone.
5. Serve hot.