Hearty Bacon Cheeseburgers

• 6 slices pepper jack cheese or American cheese, optional, about 4 ounces
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 slices bacon, chopped and fried until crisp
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt

In a bowl, combine the ground chuck, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Shape in 6 patties; grill.

Top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese or American cheese if desired and let stand until melted.