Beef Sausage Muffins

8 English Muffins 8 slices American Cheese 2 lbs ground meat 1 egg 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 teas. salt 1/2 teas. black pepper 1/2 teas. crushed red pepper 1/4 teas. sage 1/4 teas. thyme 1/4 teas. allspice 1/8 cup maple syrup.

Mix all ingredients except muffins and cheese. Form into 8 patties and broil or grill to an internal temperature of 160 degrees browning evenly. Add cheese to top each patty and melt. Serve each patty on toasted English muffins.