Bacon Stuffed Burgers
["4 slices bacon", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces, drained and finely chopped", "1 lb. ground lean beef", "1 lb. bulk pork sausage", "1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "2 Tbsp. steak sauce", "8 hamburger buns, split and toasted", "leaf lettuce"]
["Cook bacon until crisp.", "Remove bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.", "Saute onions in drippings until tender. Crumble bacon; add with mushrooms to skillet and set aside. Meanwhile, combine beef, pork, cheese, pepper, garlic powder and steak sauce in a large bowl.", "Shape into 16 patties.", "Divide bacon mixture and place over 8 of the patties.", "Place remaining patties on top and press edge lightly to seal.", "Grill over medium coals until well done.", "(Pork sausage in burgers requires thoroughly cooking).", "Serve on buns with lettuce if desired.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["bacon", "onion", "mushroom", "ground lean beef", "pork sausage", "Parmesan cheese", "pepper", "garlic powder", "steak sauce", "buns", "leaf lettuce"]