Labor Day Peanut Butter Burgers

INGREDIENTS

• 
  1 pound ground beef
  
• 
  1 teaspoon salt
  
• 
  1 teaspoon pepper
  
• 
  3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  
• 
  4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
  
• 
  1 (12-ounce) package maple-flavored bacon
  
• 
  4 burger buns, split and toasted
  

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  
• Shape the ground beef into 4 patties. Season generously with salt and pepper on each side. Make an indentation in the center of the patties using your thumb.
  
• Grill for 4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is achieved. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness – cooked beef has a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
• Place the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds or until runny.
  
• Top the bottom buns with 2 slices of cheese and a burger patty. Spread the peanut butter generously on patties. Top with 2 to 4 slices of bacon and cover with the top buns.