4 slices bacon
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces, drained and finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. steak sauce
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Leaf lettuce, optional

Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Crumble bacon; add with mushrooms to skillet and set side.

Meanwhile, combine beef, pork, cheese, pepper, garlic powder and steak sauce in a large bowl. Shape into 16 patties. Divide bacon mixture and place over eight of the patties. Place remaining patties on top and press edges tightly to seal. Grill over medium coals until well done (pork sausage in burgers requires thorough cooking). Serve on buns, with lettuce, if desired.

Maeks 8 servings.