Ingredients

2 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (10 oz)

1/2

cup chopped packaged precooked bacon (about 8 slices)

1/3

cup mayonnaise

2

tablespoons ketchup

3

teaspoons red pepper sauce, if desired

12

frozen ground beef patties (3 lb)

Bread or hamburger buns, if desired

Preparation

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except patties.

When grill is heated, place frozen patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.

Carefully top each patty with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture; cook covered 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on bread.