All Canadian Burger

Ingredients:
1 lb medium ground beef
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp garlic poa large bowl, mix ground beefwder
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more, to taste)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp dijon mustard
8 thin slices peameal bacon
4 slices cheddar cheese (medium or old)
4 kaiser rolls, sliced in half
mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato slices (optional)


Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef with worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Set aside.
2. In small bowl, combine maple syrup and dijon mustard. Brush on both sides of peameal bacon.
3. Preheat grill to medium high and oil the grill rack. Grill peameal bacon until cooked through for about 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
4. Grill patties until cooked through for about 5 minutes on each side. Place 2 slices of peameal bacon and 1 slice cheddar on each patty.
5. Toast buns on grill; top with patty, peameal bacon and cheddar. If desired, spread mayonnaise on buns and place lettuce and tomatoes on patty.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Source: Glad