Feta-Stuffed BLT Burgers

Name: Feta-Stuffed BLT Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1.5 pounds ground beef chuck; 4 ounces feta, crumbled (1 cup); Coarse salt and ground pepper; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted; 4 leaves Bibb or Boston lettuce; 1 large tomato, sliced crosswise

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4

This year, bring the burger joint to Dad for Father's Day. Feta cheese-stuffed burgers are a delicious addition to any cookout and can be made up to a day in advance.

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1 ½ pounds ground beef chuck
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
4 leaves Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced crosswise

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until fat is rendered and bacon is browned, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Form beef into 8 thin 5-inch patties. Top 4 patties with 1/4 cup cheese each, leaving a 1/4-inch border, then top with remaining patties. Pinch edges to seal; season burgers with salt and pepper.
Pour off fat from skillet, wipe clean, and heat over medium. Add 2 burgers and cook until dark brown and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat with remaining burgers. Serve burgers on buns with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

Cook's Notes

Make Ahead: You can shape and stuff patties up to a day ahead and refrigerate, wrapped in plastic.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, June 2011