2 lb. extra lean ground beef
4 slices bread, crumbed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. minced onion
2 tsp. dried celery flakes
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 (18 oz.) bottle smoke flavored barbecue sauce, divided
12 slices uncooked bacon

Combine first 8 ingredients and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Form into 12 thick patties. Wrap a bacon slice around the sides of each patty and secure with a toothpick. Bake on a rack at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Baste frequently with remaining barbecue sauce the last 30 minutes. Yield: 12 servings.