Mini bacon and cheese Burgers

Makes 8 | Takes 35 min

Ingredients

500g beef mince

1 slice brown bread, crumbled

1 egg, beaten

1 small onion, finely chopped

handful parsley, chopped

8 bacon rashers

olive or avocado oil, for frying

200g Cheddar cheese, thickly sliced

8 small bread rolls, halved

2 tomatoes, sliced

chutney, to serve

mixed baby leaves, to serve (optional)

Method

Mix the mince, bread, egg, onion and parsley together. Season. Shape into 8 patties. Wrap a slice of bacon around each patty and secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with oil, cover and refrigerate until needed (this helps them to firm up).

Preheat oven to 220°C. Heat a thin layer of oil on medium high and cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side until golden (reserve the oil). Pack on a baking tray and top with the Cheddar. Bake until cooked through and the cheese has melted. Alternatively, braai over medium-hot coals.

Place the rolls cut side down in the pan on medium and toast. Make burgers with the buns, patties, chutney, tomatoes and leaves.

Tip: Freeze uncooked patties in between layers of baking paper in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen.

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