Pesto Burgers

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (0.5-oz.) pkg. dry pesto sauce mix
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 English muffins, split
lettuce
sliced tomatoes

Prepare and heat grill. Combine ground beef and pesto sauce and mix gently. Shape into 8 thin patties. Place 4 patties on platter and top with 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese. Top with remaining patties and press edges to seal.

Grill patties 4-6-inches from heat and cook 11-13 minutes until meat is no longer pink in center, or reaches 160 degrees on a meat thermometer (be sure you're not checking the cheese temperature in the center). Turn burgers only once, and very carefully.

You can grill the English muffins until golden brown and toasted while burgers are cooking.

Top with remaining cheese and let melt, if desired. Top with lettuce and tomato and serve on buns.

Makes 4 burgers