Cheesy Cheeseburger To Go

Serves 6

In a large bowl, combine the beef, chicken, turkey, diced tomato, mushroom, garlic powder, garlic, salt, and pepper, mixing to thoroughly combine. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Heat a very large skillet over medium heat, add the patties, and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Place one slice of each of the cheeses on each patty, transfer to a plate or platter, and set aside.

Lower the heat to medium-low. Working in batches, cook the bacon until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Add the onion, Worcestershire, and sugar to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 350°F.

Arrange the buns on a rimmed baking sheet, cut sides up, and brush with the butter. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. While the buns are toasting, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.

Spread the mayonnaise mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the lettuce, sliced tomato, patties, onion mixture, avocado mixture, and bacon. Top with the top halves of the buns.

By Edna D. from Lancaster, California

My mom would tell me stories of how much time I would spend in the kitchen as a little girl. I love cooking; it's a part of me. When I turned 10 years old, my mom would allow me to prepare our Saturday meals. I would make macaroni salad and hamburgers in the beginning, and as I got older I became a pro. Now, I'm asked to cook for the entire family; reunions, birthdays, holidays, picnics, you name it, I'm up for grabs.