Name: Herb & Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 4 hamburger buns, split; Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Tired of the same old ground beef recipes? This quick-fix burger alternative, with its creamy cheese filling, will wake up your taste buds. —Sherri Cox, Lucasville, Ohio

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix cheddar cheese, cream cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon mustard. In another bowl, mix green onions, bread crumbs, ketchup, seasonings and remaining mustard. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Spoon cheese mixture onto the center of 4 patties; top with remaining patties, pressing edges firmly to seal.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with toppings as desired.