The Barkerburger...

OK, folks... it's been awhile... but here's yet another installment in the long-running mini-series:

BILL BARKER - KITCHEN GOD!

Today's dish:

BARKERBURGERS!

Start out with 1 lb. of 93% lean ground chicken breast. That's your base. Set aside in a bowl; mix in some marinade - I've been using tariyaki lately...

Now... next steps...

Fry up five slices of turkey bacon. Blot, crumple, and set aside.

Chop up some onion - the amount depends upon your personal tastes. Fry till browned. Blot and add to the set aside bowl containing your cooked bacon bits.

Chop up some mushrooms - again, the amount is up to you depending upon your personal tastes. Fry up in a bit of butter. Just as they're starting to brown add in the already cooked onions and bacon bits... "finish" the "group fry" and re-blot the mixture, set aside, and allow to cool.

Next...

Coarsely grate up some cheese! (Yep... I know... you were waiting for this...)

Though any and all cheeses are up for grab, to start you out with the "basic" Barkerburger recipe I'd suggest grating up three ounces of extra sharp cheddar and three ounces of swiss.

Now take your grated cheeses and fold in your (chopped up!) mushroom/onion/bacon mix.

Back to our marinating poultry...

Mix in some garlic power to taste... along with some grated parmesan cheese, also to taste... then mix in the cheese/mushroom/onion/bacon mix.

Next...

Mix in one-half cup of "regular" italian flavored bread crumbs and one-half cup of japanese panko bread crumbs and form your Barkerburgers.

(I tend to go with third of a pound size burgers...)

Place the Barkerburgers on a lightly (very lightly... use a paper towel to remove any visible liquid) oiled cookie sheet... sprinkle on a bit of sea salt... and place on the middle shelf of an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.

Cook for ten minutes. Flip. Cook for an additional ten minutes. Flip again. Throw on a bit of (extra) cheese... move to top shelf of oven... continue cooking for an additional five minutes, and...

BARKERBURGERS...!!!

Now sing it with me, folks...!!!

I like mine with lettuce and tomato... a spoonful of Hellmann's... and french fried potatoes!