Cheesy beef burgers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef
½cupFine, dry breadcrumbs; divided
1eachEgg; beaten
2tablespoonsCommercial barbecue sauce
¾teaspoonSalt
1cup(4 oz) sharp Cheddar cheese; shredded
¼cupGreen pepper; chopped
2tablespoons;water

Directions

Combine beef, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, egg, barbecue sauce, and salt, mixing well; shape into a 14" x 8" rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Combine remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs, cheese, green pepper, and water, mixing well; press gently into meat mixture, leaving a ½" margin around edges.

Beginning at short end, roll up meat jellyroll fashion, lifting waxed paper to help in rolling. Press edges and ends together to seal. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Cut roll into 6 slices. Arrange slices on rack of a lightly greased broiler pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Yield: 6 servings.

From Deann J. Reed of Virginia in September, 1983"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-13-95