Open-Faced Hamburgers

Name: Open-Faced Hamburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 hamburger buns, split; 1 tablespoon butter, softened

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This kid-friendly recipe is one of my favorites. A Swedish co-worker passed it on to me when we worked together in Iowa.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef
3 hamburger buns, split
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, green pepper, milk, mustard and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well; shape into six patties.
2. Spread cut sides of buns with butter; top each with a patty. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 14-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 274 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

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