Ingredients

  • 14 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, including tops
  • 3 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons catsup
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 14 teaspoon sage
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 4 slices red onions, thin slices
  • 4 slices fresh tomatoes
  • 4 leaves lettuce

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheddar, cream cheese,parsley, and 1 t. of the mustard; set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to medium.Coat the grill with a light spray of cooking spray before preheating.
  • Mix the ground beef,green onions,bread crumbs,catsup,salt,rosemary,sage,and the remaining 2 t. of mustard in a large bowl until blended.
  • Shape the beef mixture into 4 balls.
  • Divide the reserved cheese mixture into fourths.
  • Push one-fourth of the cheese mixture into the center of each ball by making an indentation in each hamburger ball and pressing the cheese mixture into the center.
  • Bring the meat together over the cheese and pat it into an even layer to seal in the cheese.
  • Flatten each ball into a burger shape.
  • Grill the burgers, covered, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Grill the rolls, cut side down, for 30 seconds to lightly toast.
  • Place the rolls on four plates, top with the burgers, sliced onion, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves and serve.