STUFFED HAMBURGERS

If you've never partaken of a 'stuffed' hamburger, then you don't know what you've been missing. They are not a really big deal to make and you can use just one of the stuffing ingredients or be creative and use all three.

2 lb. ground sirloin
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons steak sauce

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Shape into 12, 4-inch patties. Place 6 patties on waxed paper. Top each with portion of either stuffing. Place remaining patties over stuffing; press edges to seal. When ready to barbecue, place patties on grill and cook to desired doneness.

MUSHROOM-BACON STUFFING:

4 slices bacon
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
4-oz. can sliced mushrooms-drained

In small skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings; add celery and onion, cooking until tender. Stir in mushrooms and crumbled bacon. Divide into 6 portions.

REUBEN STUFFING:

4-oz. shredded Swiss cheese
6 tablespoons sauerkraut

Divide evenly into 6 portions.

BLEU CHEESE STUFFING:

2oz. crumbled bleu cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle

In small bowl combine all ingredients. Divide into 6 portions.

Serves:6

“Sacred cows make the best hamburger”~Mark Twain