Bacon & ranch turkey burger

Ingredients

• 8 bacon slices
• 1 package ground turkey
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 small onion
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 pound farmers' cheese
• 1 teaspoon poultry season
• the zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
• 4 English muffins
• Ranch dressing
• 8 slices beefsteak tomato

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Preparation

• In a large bowl mix together the ground turkey, garlic, onion, parsley, cheese chunks, poultry seasoning, the lemon zest & juice, salt and pepper.
• Divide the mixture into 4 equal mounds, then form the meat into large, thin patties, about 1 inch thick. Drizzle them with vegetable oil to coat.
• Cook on a medium-high heat grill until done. Or in a skillet on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side.
• Toast English muffins and spread Ranch dressing on both sides. Arrange the burger on the muffin bottoms, top each burger with 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of tomatoes, if using, and finish with English muffin tops.