Mambo Sprouts

New England Maple Bacon Cheddar Burger

Submitted by Lani B. of Swanzey, NH, for the Mambolicious Recipe Contest 2009.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground beef, turkey or meat substitute
• 1 tsp. Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 9-10 slices thick cut bacon or veggie bacon
• 8 oz. shredded Vermont cheddar cheese
• 8 hamburger buns
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Directions:

1. Fry bacon until crisp; crumble.
2. Combine beef, turkey or meat substitute, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon. Shape into 8 patties.
3. In a small bowl, microwave butter until melted.
4. Add maple syrup and stir until well blended.
5. Brush mixture onto inside of buns.
6. Grill or broil burgers for 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Add shredded cheddar cheese during last few minutes of cooking.
8. Grill buns for 2 or 3 minutes, until brown and crispy.
9. Serve & enjoy!

Servings: 8