Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Or Other Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 strips Thin/regular Bacon
  • 1/4 cups Barbecue Sauce
  • 8 slices (shavings) Cheese: Cheddar, Jack, Etc.
  • 8 whole Dinner Rolls (or Slider Rolls)

Method

  • Combine meat with all seasoning ingredients.
  • Knead with hands to combine.
  • Form into small-to-medium sized balls.
  • Cut slices of bacon in half lengthwise.
  • Wrap one half around ball of hamburger, pulling slightly to keep taut.
  • Smooth to secure seam.
  • Repeat with other half of bacon, ending seam in the same place.
  • Place patties, bacon seam side down, on a baking pan with a drip tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press gently on each patty to flatten as much as you can without squeezing meat out of the edges.
  • Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brush each patty liberally with barbecue sauce.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked to your specifications.
  • Remove from oven and lay a cheese shaving on each patty.
  • Serve on a roll with your choice of toppings/condiments.