Panfried BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Pub Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:

• 2 packages Swift Bacon Wrapped Beef & Pork Pub Sliders, 4 patties total (Variation: 1 lb Swift Ground Beef & Pork Blend)
• 1 small sweet onion
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices cheddar or Gouda cheese
• 4 burger buns or kaiser rolls, split and toasted
• 2 tablespoons plain fine-dry breadcrumbs, if using Ground Beef & Pork Blend

Directions:

1. Prepare the onions. Cut six thin slices from the sweet onion, then finely chop 1/4 cup of the remaining onion. Set the chopped onion aside if preparing the Ground Beef & Pork Blend variation.
2. Make the barbecue onions. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion slices, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Cover to keep warm.
3. Prepare the patties. Gently press each Bacon Wrapped Beef & Pork Pub Slider to approximately 3/4-inch thick, keeping the bacon secured around the outside edge. Season both sides with garlic salt, smoked paprika and black pepper. Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. If using Swift Ground Beef & Pork Blend: Combine the meat with the reserved chopped onion, remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, smoked paprika and black pepper. Mix gently without overworking, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
4. Pan-sear the burgers. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, covered, for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and the centers reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
5. Add the cheese. During the final minute of cooking, top each burger with a slice of cheese. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the cheese melts.
6. Assemble and serve. Place the cheeseburgers on the toasted buns and top with the barbecue onion mixture. Serve immediately.