Since the Labor Day holiday is coming up, I thought I’d share a recipe for it this week and next week to help you prepare. I know I’m already planning to grill for the holiday, and this recipe for Mushroom Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Hamburgers are on my menu. The following recipe will make four hamburgers.

Mushroom Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Hamburgers

1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 cup onion, diced

1/4 cup mushrooms, diced

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

After heating the grill, mix together the ground beef, garlic, hot sauce and pepper. Form 8 flat patties and set aside. Sauté the onions in any leftover bacon grease or in a tablespoon or two of butter until tender. Put onions, mushrooms, bacon and cheese in a bowl. Place a spoonful of the bacon mixture in the middle of 4 patties. Top each with another patty and squeeze the edges shut to seal. Grill burgers on each side until desired doneness. Try not to flip more than once. Let set for about five minutes and serve with your favorite toppings!