Swiss Sizzler

Name: Swiss Sizzler
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lb (600 g) lean ground beef; 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked bacon bits; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped horseradish; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs; 3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 g) Canadian Swiss finely diced; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Garnish; 4 to 6 whole wheat burger buns; 1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup; 2 tbsp (30 mL) barbecue sauce; 4 to 6 slices of tomato; 4 to 6 thin slices of red onion; 4 to 6 lettuce leaves

Beef, bacon and horseradish, Swiss Cheeseburger

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/3 lb (600 g) lean ground beef
1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked bacon bits
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped horseradish
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 g) Canadian Swiss finely diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish
4 to 6 whole wheat burger buns
1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup
2 tbsp (30 mL) barbecue sauce
4 to 6 slices of tomato
4 to 6 thin slices of red onion
4 to 6 lettuce leaves

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Preparation

Preheat BBQ to medium-high or the oven to 425 °F (210 °C).

Place all ingredients, including the cheese, except garnish and toppings, in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and combine. Divide preparation into four to six parts and shape into patties.

Place patties on grill or on parchment-covered baking sheet on center rack of oven. Cook burgers 12-15 minutes turning them over only once.

Heat burger buns.

Mix ketchup and BBQ sauce and spread on burger buns. Garnish patties with tomato, onion slices and lettuce.