Inside Out Bacon Cheeseburgers

1. 1

   Arrange the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Slowly crisp up the bacon, cooking for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the skillet, and, when cool, chop.

2. 2

   Add the EVOO to the remaining drippings and set aside.

3. 3

   Place the lean ground beef in a large mixing bowl, season with salt and fresh ground black pepper, and mix in the mustard powder.

4. 4

   Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger, making a well in the center.

5. 5

   Fill the well of each with one quarter of the crisp bacon pieces and 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Carefully form the burger around the cheese and bacon filling, making sure the filling is completely covered.

6. 6

   Return the skillet you cooked the bacon in to medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Add the burger patties to the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes longer, turning occasionally. Do not press down on the burgers as they cook.

8. 8

   Serve each burger on a bed of lettuce topped with sliced tomato and chopped pickles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.