MEDITERRANEAN BURGER

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 8 large basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 BAYS^® English Muffins, any variety, split, toasted
• 3/4 cup baby arugula leaves
• 1 large heirloom or regular tomato, thinly sliced

Instructions

• Stir together mayonnaise, goat cheese, and basil in small bowl. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  
  
• Mix beef, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper; shape into 4 patties, about ½-inch thick.
  
  
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Note: For indoor cooking, heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties 3 minutes; flip and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.
  
  
• To serve, divide arugula and tomato over bottom halves of muffins. Top each with 1 burger, mayonnaise mixture, and muffin tops.
  
  
• Substitute: Omit tomato; substitute ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped.