Canadian Cheddar Burgers with Peameal Bacon

Ingredients

Burger

• 1 large Egg
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• ½ tsp (each) Salt and Pepper
• ¾ cup Shredded Marbled Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 4 slices Peameal Bacon
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 4 slices Tomato
• 4 slices Red Onion

Directions

Burger

1. Step 1
   In a bowl, beat egg with garlic, half of the syrup, the mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and breadcrumbs. Mix in beef; shape into four ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
2. Step 2
   Place patties and peameal bacon on greased grill over medium heat; brush bacon with half of the remaining syrup. Close lid and grill, turning once, and brushing bacon with remaining syrup, until bacon is firm and cooked through, about 4 minutes total (remove bacon and keep warm), and until a digital thermometer inserted sideways into center of patties reads 160°F (71°C), about 15 minutes total.
3. Step 3
   Split and toast buns on grill. Top with lettuce, patty, bacon, tomato and onion; top with bun lids.