Easy BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers

The ground beef for these bacon and cheese-topped burger patties is seasoned with barbecue sauce. A great addition to your summer grilling repertoire.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons prepared barbecue sauce
8 slices processed cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and grill-toasted
8 slices smoked bacon, cooked

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat grill.
2. Combine ground beef and barbecue sauce; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
3. Grill patties over hot coals 4 to 6 minutes on each side until it reaches a temperature of 160°F (70°C) or no longer pink inside. Brush occasionally with additional sauce during cooking period.
4. Top each patty with 2 cheese slices; grill for 1 more minute or until cheese starts to melt.
5. Remove from grill, place inside bun and top with bacon; serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.