FETA-STUFFED BURGERS

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cuprefrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
2 tablespoonswater
1/3 cuprolled oats
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
1/8 teaspoonsalt
1 poundlean ground beef
2 teaspoonsDijon-style mustard
1/3 cupcrumbled feta cheese
3 English muffins, split and toasted
1 recipeTomato-Basil Relish
Fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

1. In a bowl stir together egg product and water. Stir in oats, pepper, and salt. Add beef; mix well. Shape mixture into twelve 1/4-inch-thick patties. Spread mustard on one side of 6 patties. Top with crumbled cheese. Place remaining patties on top of cheese, pressing edges to seal. 2. For charcoal grill, place patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 14 minutes or until meat is done (160 degrees F). (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.) 3. Serve patties on toasted English muffin halves. Top with Tomato-Basil Relish. If desired, garnish with fresh basil. Makes 6 burgers. Tomato-Basil Relish:In a small bowl stir together 2 chopped roma tomatoes; 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon snipped, fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.