Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

Serves 4

Points Plus: 9

1 lb lean ground beef 7% fat or less

1 small vidalia onion, finely chopped

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

8 tbsp shredded low fat cheddar cheese

4 english muffins, split and toasted

1 cup thickly sliced romaine lettuce

16 small tomato slices

1. Mix meat, onion, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl just until combined. With damp hands, shape into 4 equal balls. With your finger, make a deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill each hole with 2 tbsp of cheddar. Enclose filling by pinching meat together. Shape into 4 (3/4 inch thick) patties.

2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium high heat. Add patties and cook until instant read thermometer inserted into the side of the burger reads 145 degrees for medium. About 4 minutes per side.

3. Place bottoms of muffins on 4 plates. Top each with lettuce, burgers, and tomato slices. Cover with tops of muffins.