Heirloom Tomato Burgers With Feta Spread

The rye bread lends a different flavor to these simple burgers. Note: time includes 30 minutes cheese is resting

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 4  ounces feta cheese, crumbled & at room temperature
• 1⁄4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 3  tablespoons light margarine, softened & room temperature
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1  lb lean ground beef or 1  lb  ground turkey breast
• 2  heirloom tomatoes, sliced thick
• 3  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 8  slices  dark rye bread (best from bakery or deli)
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Crumble feta in a bowl and pour milk over it. Let sit out for 30 minutes.
2. Place tomato slices in single later on plate, and sprinkle with pepper & basil.
3. Drain milk from feta. Beat margarine into cheese.
4. Mash garlic to form paste; beat into cheese mixture.
5. Continue beating to desired smoothness.
6. Preheat grill.
7. Shape meat into 4 patties (try to match shape of bread slices.
8. Grill to desired doneness.
9. Spread feta on bread slices and add burgers. Top with tomato slices and any desired condiments, & serve.