• 1/2 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 Tbs. dry breadcrumbs
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced

Prepare grill. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture. Combine meat, 1/4 cup dressing mixture, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Shape into 4 patties 1/2 inch thick. Place on a greased grill over hot coals about 6 inches from heat. Grill 3-4 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Top each patty with a cheese slice. Continue grilling until cheese melts. Spread buns with reserved salad dressing mixture. Fill with patties. Top with lettuce and tomato slices.

Per serving: calories 612, fat 39.2g, 58% calories from fat, cholesterol 106mg, protein 30.7g, carbohydrates 33.7g, fiber 1.9g, sugar 7.0g, sodium 841mg, diet points 15.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.1, Lean meat: 3.7, Fat: 5.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Chenin Blanc, or Fumé Blanc.