Beef-Bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

4	slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
1/2	cup  quick-cooking oatmeal
3	tbsp.  ketchup
2	tbsp.  brown mustard or yellow mustard
1/4	tsp.  pepper
1/4	lb.  ground chuck
4	slices Cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese (about 2 oz.)
4	hamburger buns, halved and toasted
	Lettuce, tomato and pickle (optional)

Directions

1. In large bowl combine bacon, oatmeal, ketchup, mustard and pepper. Add ground beef. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

2. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Grill patties, uncovered, 14 to 17 minutes or until done (160°F). Top each burger with slice of cheese. Continue grilling 1 minute more or until cheese melts. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and pickle, if desired.