Ranch Cheddar Burgers

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
• 3 Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix

Make your own Ranch Dressing Mix:

• 5 Tbsp dried minced onions
• 7 tsp parsley flakes
• 4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion salt

**To make a dressing from the dry ranch dressing mix: Combine 2 Tbsp dry mix with 3/4 cup buttermilk.

Directions:

Combine beef, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently shape 6 patties of equal size and thickness. With your thumb, or back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This helps that patties to cook evenly. Grill patties over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to medium doneness – 8-10 minutes, turning once. Or cook in fry pan on stove top over med- high heat until done. If desired, during the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt. Serve warm onhamburger buns with tomatoes, lettuce and ranch dressing.

Freezing Directions:

Combine beef, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently shape 6 patties of equal size and thickness. With your thumb, or back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This helps that patties to cook evenly. Place a small square of wax or parchment paper between each patty and place in gallon size freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months. TO SERVE: Thaw desired number of patties. Grill patties over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to medium doneness – 8-10 minutes, turning once. Or cook in fry pan on stove top over med- high heat until done. If desired, during the last minute of grilling/frying, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt. Serve warm on hamburger buns with tomatoes, lettuce and ranch dressing.

Servings: 6 burgers