Decked-Out Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the cheese, mushrooms, mayo, and bacon.
Cover and refrigerate.
In another bowl, combine onion, salt, peppers garlic powder and pepper sauce.
Add ground beef and mix well.
Shape into 6 (1/2in) thick patties.
Grill, covered over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Spoon cheese mixture on top of each burger.
Grill until cheese begins to melt.
Serve on warm hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.