Stuffed Turkey Burgers

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   Fry bacon.

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   Move bacon to paper towels to drain.

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   Remove all but 1 teaspoon of bacon grease from pan.

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   Saute onions in bacon grease.

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    Chop the drained bacon.

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    In a large bowl, place the turkey, bacon and onions.

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    Add egg and bread crumbs.

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    Add salt and pepper (and any other spices you like).

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    Mix well.

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    On a sheet of waxed paper, portion out the mixture into 8 equal portions.

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    Flatten out 4 of the 8 portions.

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    Break each slice of cheese into 4 pieces and place in the center of each of the 4 patties.

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    Flatten out the remaining 4 pieces of mixture and place one on top of each of the cheese-topped patties.

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    Squish it up around the edges so the cheese is totally enclosed.

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    Heat the same pan you used to fry the bacon and onions (medium-high-ish).

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    Place the patties in the pan.

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    Cook for about 7-8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 7-8 minutes.

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    Mix the Worcestershire and water and pour into the pan.

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    IMMEDIATELY cover with a lid.

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    Cook for an additional 4 minutes on medium heat (you can be toasting your buns at this time).

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    Check the temperature of the burgersit needs to be at least 165!

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    Move from the pan to the toasted buns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.