Ingredients

2lbground chuck

1tspsalt

12sliceAmerican cheese

12sliceBacon

4hamburger buns

¼cupmayonnaise

¼cupketchup

Preparation

Place bacon on a baking sheet that has a wire rack on it. Bake at 425 degrees Ffor about 12 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Divide ground beef into 8 portions. Gently shape each piece into squares. Grill burgers on either on a stainless grill, or cook them in a stainless steel skillet. Season burgers with salt as you cook them.

Spread a little butter on the buns and toast them on the stainless steel griddle or toast under a broiler.

Place in the following order:

Top bun

Mayonnaise

Ketchup

Bacon

Cheese

Burger Patty

Bacon

Cheese

Burger Patty

Cheese

Bottom Bun