Hickory Burgers
Posted By: Pepper  Wed, 7 Apr 2004, at 5:03 a.m.

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

This recipe is pictured on page 305 of
Southern Living® 30 Years of our Best Recipes.

1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground cooked ham
1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Hickory-flavored barbecue sauce (we tested with KC Masterpiece)
8 slices American cheese
8 hamburger buns, toasted
Sliced tomato
Sliced sweet pickles
Lettuce
Sliced onion

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; shape into 8 patties. (Mixture will be sticky.) Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot coals (350º to 400º) 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink, basting often with barbecue sauce. Top patties with cheese during last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling time. Serve on buns. Tip with tomato slices, pickles, lettuce, and onion. Yield: 8 sandwiches.