Anniversary burgers

9 patties

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Eggs; beaten
2tablespoonsWhipping cream
2tablespoonsMilk
2Slices bread; torn up
1tablespoonDried minced onion
teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsPrepared horseradish
¼teaspoonBlack pepper (preferably freshly ground)
¼teaspoonDried thyme
½teaspoonDry mustard
2poundsGround beef
½cup(1 stick) unsalted butter
½cupCatsup

Directions

Light a charcoal fire.

Mix eggs with cream and milk, then add torn-up bread, onion, salt, horseradish, pepper, thyme, and dry mustard. Stir well, let stand for 10 minutes, then stir well again, until all is well moistened and the bread is no longer in pieces. Add ground beef and mix well.

Melt butter with catsup and keep warm.

Measure out beef in ½-cup increments and form patties. Grill over hot coals on one side. Turn and brush with butter-catsup mixture.

Grill other side. Serve hot.

from Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 12-22-94