Elissaburgettes
Recipe of the Week
Elissaburgettes
Courtesy of
Jan Cook
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Ingredients
1 can buttermilk biscuits
1 lb. hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/8-1/4 cup mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Method
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