Bacon Quarter Pounders, Mamma's Way
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 14 cup frozen chopped onions
- 1 12 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, divided into 1/4 teaspoons
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken in half
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices tomatoes
- lettuce
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, divided
- 4 hamburger buns, split toasted if desired
- In a large bowl, add meat, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Mix well, but do not overmix, if overmixed, meat will dry out during cooking.
- Pre-heat large skillet over medium heat.
- Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions.
- Flatten into 1/4 inch patties.
- Put a thumb-sized hole in middle.
- This method, ensures even cooking.
- Add burgers to skillet; sprinkle each patty with 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt.
- Cook on each side till desired doneness is reached.
- Place a cheese slice on each patty; let cheese slightly melt.
- Place two bacon halves on each burger.
- Remove, and place on bottom half of buns.
- Add topping in this order: tomato and lettuce.
- Spread top half of bun with 1/2 teaspoon mayo, add other toppings if desired.
ground chuck, onions, garlic, black pepper, seasoning salt, bacon, american cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, buns
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-quarter-pounders-mammas-way-131797 (may not work)