Bacon-Wrapped Beef Patties Recipe

By lewolfe50

“I found this in a local newspaper 25 years ago when I was a newlywed,” recalls Lana Maskus of Wright, Kansas. “My husband raved about, and I have served it at least once a month ever since. My daughter took the recipe with her to college and uses it frequently. These are also good when cooked on an outdoor grill,” she adds.

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup crushed saltines
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with microwave-safe paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until cooked but not crisp.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the eggs, saltines, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Wrap bacon strips around patties; secure with toothpicks. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Turn patties; top with ketchup mixture. Broil 6-7 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160&deg. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 6 servings.