Herb & Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Forget any other burger you may think is good, you haven't tasted anything until you've had one of these and no I'm not just saying that.

Juicy, tender, filled with cheese and herbs, it's enough to make you drool, and I did, I must have said "mmmmm and aaahhhh a dozen times in between bites as the filling dripped down my chin.  YUMMY!

I got this recipe from my new Taste of Home 2011 Cookbook filled with amazing recipes which I'll be trying this week too.

Herb & Cheese Stuffed Burgers

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 hard rolls, split
• Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon mustard; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs, ketchup, salt, rosemary, sage and remaining mustard.
  
  
  
  
  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight thin patties. Spoon cheese mixture onto center of four patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.

• Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato if desired. Yield: 4 servings.