Gooey Jack Burger - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
red onion, sliced (optional)
tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1 leaf lettuce (optional)

Preparation

Cut cheese into 16- 18 thin slices.
In a bowl, combine ground beef and 1/4 C of the barbecue sauce.
Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 or 10 equal amounts.
Shape into patties.
Place slices of cheese on the patties then place patties together so the cheese is in the center and pinch the edges shut. You should have 4 - 5 patties.
These burgers can be cooked on the grill, under the broiler, baked or pan-fried.
Once your burgers are done top with cheese.
Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your choice of condiments and the remaining barbecue sauce.