Bacon-Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers for Two

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound(s) lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 4 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoon(s) crumbled blue cheese
• 3 tablespoon(s) bacon bits
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
• 1/2 pound(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
• 2 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise
• 2 romaine leaves
• 4 tomato slices

Preparation

1. • Shape beef into four thin patties. Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese and bacon bits; spoon onto the center of two patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over patties.
2. • Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
3. • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in water and mustard.
4. • Serve burgers on buns with mayonnaise, romaine, tomato and mushroom mixture.