SPINACH MOZZARELLA BURGER
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
¾ cup spinach, chopped
2 artichoke hearts, chopped and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
Pepper
1 ½ pounds ground beef
4 hamburger buns
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Optional Toppings:
Mozzarella
Mayo
Butter lettuce
Tomato
Red onion
Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and mix until combined.
2. Separate beef into 8 thin patties. Place a large dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the middle of a patty. Place another patty on top and pinch the seams together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Season patties with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates with vegetable oil then add the patties.
5. Grill until cooked to desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Let rest for 3 minutes and place on a grilled bun topped with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Buffalo Chicken Burger
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients:
Buffalo Filling
½ cup cheddar cheese
½ cup cream cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup hot sauce
Half a jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
Chicken Burgers
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
2 tablespoons hot sauce
¼ cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
Jalapenos
Hot sauce
Butter lettuce
Tomato
Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the buffalo filling ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the chicken burger ingredients until well combined.
3. Separate chicken into 8 thin patties. Place a large dollop of the buffalo filling mixture into the middle of a patty. Place another patty on top and pinch the seams together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
4. Season patties with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill.
6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates with vegetable oil then add the patties.
7. Grill about 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
8. Let rest for 3 minutes and place on a grilled bun topped with desired toppings. Enjoy!
French Onion Burger
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients:
1 cup caramelized onions
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
4 hamburger buns
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Salt
Pepper
Optional Toppings:
Dijon mustard
Mayo
Caramelized onion
Preparation:
1. Separate beef into 8 thin patties. Place a large scoop of the caramelized onions into the middle of a patty, and top with some shredded gruyere cheese. Place another patty on top and pinch the seams together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
2. Season patties with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates with vegetable oil then add the patties.
4. Grill until cooked to desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side for medium, placing extra gruyere on top to melt for 1-2 minutes before you remove them from the grill.
5. Let rest for 3 minutes and place on a grilled bun topped with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Taco Burger
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients:
¼ cup salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Salt
Ground pepper
4 hamburger buns
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Optional Toppings:
Avocado
Red onion
Butter lettuce
Tomato
Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, red onion, jalapeno, taco seasoning, and salt until well combined.
2. Separate beef into 8 thin patties. Place a small pile of cheese into the middle of a patty, and top with 1 tablespoon of salsa. Place another patty on top and pinch the seams together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Season patties with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates with vegetable oil then add the patties.
5. Grill until cooked to desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
6. Let rest for 3 minutes and place on a grilled bun topped with desired toppings. Enjoy!
