When I was a young girl, I did not like to eat anything messy. Hamburgers were condiment free. I couldn’t stand Barbecue because of the mess it made all over your hands, face and clothes. I ate my ice cream only out of bowls… not out of cones because I hated to have melting ice cream dripping on my hands. I always had my mom cut off my corn from the cob because I didn’t want pieces of corn on my face and in my teeth. I have never been a “dip things in ketchup” kind of gal, always opting for no dip or sauce of any kind.
I guess I was a bit of an odd kid that way. I didn’t mind dirt and mud, but messy food was out of the question. I am still a little bit that way, but have gotten over a lot of it as I have gotten older. Still, if I could keep from getting messy as I ate, that would be my preference.
That is one reason why I love these Cheddar Bacon Wrapped Hamburgers. They are so good and no condiments required. If you aren’t into the whole condiment thing, these burgers will be right up your alley. To kick up the flavor without kicking up the mess, replace the pepper with cayenne pepper and the salt for some garlic salt. Just remember to grab a napkin to wipe the drool off your chin as you watch and smell them while they are grilling. You’ll need it!
Cheddar Bacon Wrapped Hamburgers
25 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 6
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 slices bacon
- 6 hamburger buns, split
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble in the ground beef, and mix together by hand. Form into 6 patties, and wrap two slices of bacon around each one in both directions. Secure bacon with toothpicks.
- Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Remove toothpicks before serving on hamburger buns.
sharon says:
My husband will love me forever if I make him these, so I’m saving this recipe!
Your mom was quite a lucky lady to have a non-messy eating child. I’m sure that’s a rare find
June 28th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Ari (Baking and Books) says:
Though I’m a somewhat reluctant vegetarian now, the carnivore in my SO appreciates the scrumptious-ness of this dish. I used to make burgers with mozzarella cheese tucked inside the patty pre-cooking. Have you ever tried that? YUM.
June 28th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
peabody says:
Oh my, heart attack on a plate…but fabulous!!!
June 28th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Lore says:
Oh man, my hubby would be all over these. That is if he would get to them first
June 29th, 2008 at 12:38 am
noble pig says:
My one picky eater will not ea anything messy either! Love this idea.
June 29th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says:
This definitely falls into the category of “guilty pleasure.” Yum!
June 29th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Nan says:
Hi! You know I love your blog…so I left you a “tag” on my blog - you can play if you want to - not worries if you don’t, but you’re supposed to tell 6 unimportant facts about yourself…which might be hard for you! Nan
June 29th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
rachel says:
These look really yummy! I love the idea of the bacon wrap.
June 30th, 2008 at 5:59 am
Kate says:
Mmmmm….. burgers. We love them, in many many ways!
Check out the Fajita Burger:
http://cooknkate.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/everyone-loves-sandwiches/
And the Spanish Pork Burger
http://cooknkate.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/everyone-loves…dwiches-part-2/
June 30th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Patricia Scarpin says:
You were a very girlie girl, sweetie! I was sort of like that, too. Oh, and seeds. I could not stand seeds, even though I loved fruit.
This burger would make hubby so glad!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Sandie says:
You know, I love bacon (and it’s one of the hubby’s favorites), but I’ve never cared for it wrapped around filet mignon or on hamburgers. Love it with breakfast, on or in various salads, but with meat… not so much. I don’t know about you, but that seems weird to even me!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Deborah says:
If it’s wrapped in bacon, count me in!!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
LyB says:
Wow Kristen, it’s only 8 AM but I’m totally craving this now!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:04 am
Susan from Food Blogga says:
Sorry, Kristen. I’d still have to put ketchup though. I’m addicted to it. Looks super delicious!
July 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Stephanie says:
These. Look. Delicious!!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
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July 6th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Karly says:
Mmm, I made these for dinner tonight (minus the onion, because of my very picky husband) and they were DELICIOUS!
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August 24th, 2008 at 6:19 pm