Cheddar-Bacon-Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked
• 6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Form the ground beef into six patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the burgers are cooked through.
4. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and top with a slice of bacon. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
5. Place the burgers on the hamburger buns and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Hamburgers are believed to have been invented in the United States in the late 19th century.
• Cheddar cheese is believed to have originated in the English village of Cheddar in the 12th century.
• Bacon has been around since ancient times and was a popular food in both ancient Rome and ancient Greece.