Inside-Out Bacon Cheeseburgers

Makes 4 servings

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 tbsp ranch dressing, divided
• 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 cheese slices, cut into quarters
• 4 hamburger buns, split, lightly toasted
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices tomatoes

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.  Mix meat and 2 tbsp of the dressing.  Shape into 8 thin patties.  Mix remaining 1 tbsp dressing and the bacon.  Spoon about 1 tbsp of the bacon mixture into center of each of 4 of the patties; top with 2 cheese quarters and second patty.  Pinch edges of patties together to seal. 
2. Grill patties 7-9 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160°F). 
3. Cover bottom halves of buns with lettuce and burgers.  Top with tomatoes and top halves of buns. 

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