Fancy Bacon Cheeseburgers

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Cook the bacon half way through, so it is still pliable.

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   Unroll dough; separate into 6 (2-breadstick) portions.

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   Seal seam halfway up length of each portion; place 1 strip of bacon of EACH breadstick.

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   Place 1 hamburger patty in the center on top of the bacon.

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   Holding dough and ball in one hand, stretch dough strips over balls, crisscrossing and tucking ends under opposite side; place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

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   Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

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   While that bakes, make the cheese sauce.

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   In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

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    Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk, cook until thicken, 2-3 minutes.

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    Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion until melted, about 2 minutes.

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    Drizzle cheese on top of the breadstick burgers, and voila!

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    Variations:.

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    Italian: Use meatballs inside, use a mozzarella cheese, and add a little marinara sauce.

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    Mexican: Layer chicken breasts in Mexican seasonings, add sauteed bell peppers and onions, and top with a Mexican blend of cheeses.

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    Chicken Cordon Blue: inside layer a sauteed chicken breast, slice of ham, thyme, and top with Swiss cheese gravy.

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    Southern: Use a barbecued pulled pork or beef, and top with the cheddar gravy, serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.