BLT Turkey Burger Clubs

• extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)↗2 tablespoons
• slices smoky bacon↗5
• small leek↗1
• ground turkey breast↗3⁄4 lb
• McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning1 tablespoon
• soft sun-dried tomatoes, chopped↗6 -8
• vine-ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced↗1
• salt↗
• slices white bread↗6
• soft cheese spread with herbs (such as Alouette or Boursin)↗1⁄2 cup
• cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half↗1⁄4 cup
• black pepper↗
• lettuce leaves (green leaf or bibb)4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat a nonstick skillet with a drizzle of oil over medium to med-high heat.

2. 2

   Chop one slice of bacon and add it to the pan.

3. 3

   While the bacon cooks, trim the tough green tops from the leek; halve the leek lengthwise, and thinly slice it into half-moons.

4. 4

   Place the slices in a colander and rinse vigorously with running water, separating the layers to release the grit.

5. 5

   Dry the leeks on a clean kitchen towel; and add them to the browned chopped bacon.

6. 6

   Wilt the leeks for 2-3 minutes; then transfer them and the bacon pieces to a plate to cool.

7. 7

   Return skillet to stove over low heat; add in 2 tablespoons oil.

8. 8

   Put turkey in a bowl; add in grill seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooled-to-handle leeks and bacon; mix well.

9. 9

   Form mixture into 2 very large patties no thicker than 1 inch (the patties will hang just off the sides of the bread once cooked).

10. 10

    Increase heat under oil; add in the patties; cook for 6 minutes on each side.

11. 11

    Heat a second skillet over med-high heat; add in the remaining bacon slices; cook bacon until crisp; transfer to paper-towel lined plate to drain.

12. 12

    Season sliced tomatoes with salt.

13. 13

    Place the sliced bread under the broiler; toast for 1 minute on each side.

14. 14

    In a food processor, combine the herbed cheese, cream, and pepper.

15. 15

    Build sandwiches: toasted bread slice, burger patty, herbed cheese sauce, bread, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, herbed cheese sauce, and bread.