Q: Why did the Mushroom get invited to all the parties?
A: ‘Cuz he’s a fungi!

Need a fun burger for your next party?

Already looking mighty fine right off the grill, these big burgers have the added bonus of a cheesy-bacon-veggie filling. Another bonus is that they are so easy to prepare.

Form thin patties of seasoned ground beef. Top one patty with cheese and some of the mushroom-bacon mixture then seal with a second patty. Grill and dig in.

Mushroom-Bacon Stuffed Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:

2 bacon strips, finely chopped
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 slices provolone cheese, halved
8 kaiser rolls, split

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.

2. Add mushrooms, onion and peppers to the bacon drippings and cook until tender. Using slotted spoon, remove the vegetables to a small bowl and cool completely. Stir in bacon.

3. In a large bowl, combine beef, steak sauce and salt, mixing thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties.

4. Top eight of the patties with cheese, folding cheese to fit within 3/4 inch of edge. Spread with mushroom mixture. Top with remaining patties, pressing edges to enclose filling.

5. Grill burgers, uncovered, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve on rolls.

Serves 8

Recipe from Taste Of Home Magazine

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