Aromatic Bacon Burgers �?BR> 1     medium yellow onion, grated 1     cup mashed potato flakes 2     eggs, lightly beaten 2     cloves garlic, minced 1     teaspoon freshly ground pepper  2     pounds ground beef 8     bacon strips 3     pinches of  fennel seeds for skillet  8     hamburger buns 8     lettuce leaves        Condiments  In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.   Crumble beef over mixture and mix.   Divide seasoned hamburger into 8 flattened patties.   To retain shape, press a large shallow dent into the  center of each patty.   Wrap a bacon strip around each.   Secure with toothpicks. In a large skillet, add fennel seeds ,  then cook burgers until well done.   Remove toothpicks.  Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and condiments of your choice.  Yield:  8 servings.        
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