Early Bird Cheddar Cheese Burgers

These Cheeseburgers are EARLY BIRD CHEESEBURGERS because they have the cheese in them before they are cooked, unlike most cheeseburgers.

Makes 2-8 servings

8 BURGERS

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  
  

4 BURGERS

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/8 cup real bacon bits
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  
  

2 BURGERS

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbl real bacon bits
• 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  
  

1. In a bowl sized according to the weight of the meat in the recipe, combine cheese,

bacon bits and pepper.

2. Mix in ground beef, 1/3 at a time.
3. Shape into 4-5 oz rounds, wrap and freeze until ready to use.