Easy Cheesy Topped Burgers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (10 oz)
• 1/2 cup chopped packaged pre- cooked bacon (about 8 slices)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce, if desired
• 12 (1/4 lb) frozen ground beef burgers (3 pounds)
• 12 slices bread or 12 hamburger buns, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat gas or charcoal grill. in a small bowl, mix all ingredients except patties.
• 2 when grill is heated, place frozen patties on grill. cover grill and cook over medium heat 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°f.
• 3 carefully top each patty with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture; cook covered 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. serve on toasted bread.