Sauteed onions, garlic, crisp crumbled bacon and seasonings are combined with ground chuck and formed into large patties, cooked and topped with cheddar cheese.

Big Daddy Burgers

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 slices of bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 pounds ground beef chuck
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 large rolls

1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic; sauté until brown and thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, bacon, egg, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to the onions and garlic. Mix well. Add the beef and combine with your hands or a wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
2. Form into four large patties. Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook 5 minutes; turn over and top each with a slice of cheese. Cook until desired doneness.
3. Serve on rolls with favorite condiments.

Makes 8 servings.