John'S Best Burgers

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3/4 cup caesar-flavor croutons (herb and garlic, crushed)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons deli prepared hot mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons cattleman's classic barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon hy's seasoning salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• mesquite wood chips, soaked

1. Assemble ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix using a fork, until this is very well combined.
2. Form into patties approximately 3.5" diameter, 3/4" thick, squaring the edges so that they are not overcooked.
3. Set the patties in the fridge for one hour.
4. Heat BBQ to high , then reduce heat on one side to minimum, the other to half capacity.
5. Dump soaked mesquite chips on hot side of grill, allow them to come to a flame.
6. Place burgers on the grill allowing a sear mark to develop, then rotate 90 degrees for a "thatched" appearance.
7. Close grill hood, and allow burgers to slow cook --
8. Flip the burgers and close the hood again.
9. Use a meat thermomemter to prove "doneness" as rge smoke and the sugars in the ingredients will give colouring that will confuse you otherwise-aim for about 175 degrees --
10. Served with sliced refridgerator dill pickles, garden fresh tomato slices, sliced white onion, on a toasted sourdough bun.

ground beef, caesarflavor croutons, egg, bacon bits, deli, garlic, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, barbecue sauce, salt, maple syrup, blue cheese, mesquite wood chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/johns-best-burgers-184923 (may not work)