Grilled Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon 
• 0.7 cup commercial barbecue sauce 
• 2 tablespoons butter divided
• 2 tablespoons catsup divided
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 pounds ground beef 
• 6  hamburger buns split
• 0.1 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 6  lettuce leaves 
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise divided
• 2 tablespoons mustard divided
• 6 slices onion 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 6 slices pickle 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded divided
• 6 slices tomatoes 
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• grill

Directions

1. Combine meat, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well.
2. Divide meat into 12 equal portions; shape each portion into a 4-inch pattie.
3. Sprinkle one-sixth of cheese on each of 6 patties.
4. Place 1 teaspoon butter on top of cheese. Top each with 1 of the remaining 6 patties. Press edges of filled patties together to seal. Wrap a slice of bacon around each cheeseburger, and secure with a wooden pick.
5. Grill over medium coals 12 to 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning patties and brushing frequently with barbecue sauce.
6. Place 1 cheeseburger on bottom of each bun. Top each with lettuce leaf, onion, tomato, and pickle slices, and 1 teaspoon each of mayonnaise, mustard, and catsup. Cover with tops of buns.