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Bacon Cheeseburger

Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to help meet their nutritional needs.

This is a quick and easy high-calorie meal for your next barbecue.

Prep time: 25 minutes

What you need:

  • 3 ounces ground beef
  • 2 ounces ground sausage
  • 1 tablespoon onion, chopped finely
  • 2 slices (2 ounces) cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices cooked bacon
  • 1 hamburger bun

What to do:

  1. Prepare grill or grill pan over stove.
  2. Combine beef, sausage, and onion and mix gently in a bowl.
  3. Form one patty about 1 inch thick. Make sure to wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw meat!
  4. Grill patty about 5 inches from coals, about 6 minutes per side, until cooked throughout. You can use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is at least 165°F (75°C).