Bacon Cheeseburger

• 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml) each salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
• 4 slices bacon, about 1/4-inch (5mm) thick
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomato

Form the ground beef into four patties and season all over with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, for up to 1 day or until ready to cook.

Stir the mustard with the mayonnaise until well combined; set aside.

Turn the grill on. Select the program and press . Lightly grease the cooking plates with cooking spray. Once the purple indicator light has stopped flashing, place the bacon on the grill and close the lid.

Cook until the indicator light has changed to red. Transfer the bacon to a plate and tent with foil. Carefully wipe the plates with a paper towel.

Select the program and press . Lightly grease the cooking plates with cooking spray. Once the purple indicator light has stopped flashing, place the patties on the grill and close the lid.

Cook until the indicator light has changed to the color of desired doneness; yellow for rare, orange for medium or red for well done. Immediately, top each burger with a slice of cheese.

Place each burger on a bun topped with lettuce and tomato. Garnish the burger with bacon and a dollop of the mayo mixture.