Family Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 c chopped sweet onion
• 1/2 c crushed saltines
• 1 egg
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 T Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 t pepper
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1-1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 4-1/2 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 3 T cream cheese, softened
• 6 kaiser or pretzel buns, split

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into 12 thin patties.
3. Combine the cheddar cheese, mushrooms and cream cheese; spoon onto centers of six patties.
4. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal.
5. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat for 5 – 7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees and juices run clear.
6. Serve on rolls.