- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1 large onion, grated
- 1 cup mashed potato flakes
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 8 bacon strips
- 8 hamburger buns
- 8 lettuce leaves
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix gently. Shape into eight patties Wrap a bacon strip around each patty; secure with toothpicks. In a large skillet, cook burgers until meat is no longer pink and bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks. Serve on lettuce-lined buns if desired.