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For the BBQ sauce:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the burgers:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices Canadian bacon
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 Kaiser rolls, split & toasted

Preparation:

First make the BBQ sauce. Mix ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring continually. Remove from heat and let set. Reserve about 1 cup of the sauce for serving with the burgers.

In a bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties.

Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes.

To serve:

Split and toast the Kaiser rolls. Place one slice of Canadian bacon on the bottom, then the burger, then top with generous helping of grated cheddar. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce for dipping or spreading on the burger.

Side suggestions:

• Roasted Corn in Lime Cilantro Butter
• Buttermilk Onion Rings
• Parmesan Zucchini & New Potatoes
• New Potatoes in Garlic Dill Sauce