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Dice bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet until just done, but not crispy.
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Use a slotted spoon and place bacon bits onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the hamburger, cooled bacon bits, dried minced onion, seasoning salt (if using), and the cheese.
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Mix thoroughly.
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and divide the mixture into 8 - 1/4 pound patties.
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(Make patties slighty larger than the buns, and using your thumb, press a divot into the center of each.
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This will keep the patties from getting plumped in the center and make for more even cooking).
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Place the patties onto a wax paper lined sheet pan and cover with plastic wrap.
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Place the sheet pan into fridge for approx 2 hours (this will get the dried onions to soften), OR: You could place the sheet pan in the freezer for an hour and then wrap each patty in wax paper and put them all in a zip-lock bag to keep in the freezer to use later.
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Meanwhile, make the spread by combining the salad dressing and mustard in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place it into the fridge until needed.
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When ready to cook, remove patties from fridge and place on counter to get the chill off (approx 15 minutes).
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Place an oven rack in the center position of the oven and turn it to the broil setting.
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Place patties onto a broiler pan, and place in heated oven.
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Broil approx 5 - 6 minutes, flip over and broil to desired temp (rare, medium, well, etc).
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Remove when done, and let rest on top of the stove.
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Tent the pan with foil.
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Leave broiler on.
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Lay the buns on the center rack, split side up, and lightly toast them.
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Keep an eye on them, they go quick!
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Slather each toasted bun with some of the spread mixture, and add a patty.
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Top with a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato and the top of the bun.
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Enjoy!
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I'm sure these would grill up just fine on a gas or charcoal grill (its only a burger, right?).
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I only had the use of 2 ovens/broilers at the church when I cooked these.
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Also, they do travel well if you pre-make the patties at home and want to take them elsewhere to cook (like maybe camping or a tailgate party).
