Bacon Cheeseburger

Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to 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:

Prepare grill or grill pan over stove.
Combine beef, sausage, and onion and mix gently in a bowl.
Form one patty about 1 inch thick. Make sure to wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw meat!
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.
Place cheddar cheese on patty and continue to cook for about 30 seconds before removing from the grill.
Put bacon on top of the burger.
Place the bacon cheeseburger into a hamburger bun.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

1,092 calories
88g fat
49g protein
1,615mg sodium
491mg calcium

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 hamburger

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on the ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Serve with coleslaw and baked beans. Add your favorite condiments, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce, for additional taste and calories.