Bacon Cheeseburger Bundles

These are another kid favorite!  These are especially nice in the wintertime when you don't want to grill outside.  Velveeta isn't something I always have on hand because I don't like it so I have substituted grated cheddar or colby jack cheese instead and it works great!  Dip in ketchup or BBQ sauce.  YUM!

Bacon Cheeseburger Bundles

Ingredients:
BREAD:
4-1/2 tsp yeast
2/3 c warm water
2/3 c warm milk
1/4 c sugar
1/4 butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups flour

FILLING:
1 pound sliced bacon
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 pound Velveeta cheese (cubed)
4 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:
1)  If you have a bread machine, layer the bread ingredients in your bread machine and run the dough cycle.  If you don't have a bread machine you'll have to do it the hard way ;o) :

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.  Add the milk, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and 3 1/2 cups flour.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.  Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

2)  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.  Drain on paper towels.  Cook the beef, onion, salt, and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add bacon and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted.  Remove from heat.

3)  Punch dough down.  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths.  Roll each portion into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle.  Cut into six squares.  Place 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in center of each square.  Bring corners together in the center and pinch to seal. 

4)  Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Brush with melted butter.  Serve warm with ketchup or BBQ sauce if desired.