CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS FOR TWO

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Here's a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better-with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. -Says Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 2 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges