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Title: Mozzarella-Stuffed Burgers
Categories: Beef, Cheese, Breads, Herbs, Vegetables
Yield: 6 Servings

3/4 c Fresh grated Parmesan
- cheese
1/2 c Snipped fresh basil (opt)
1/3 c Snipped oil-packed dried
- tomatoes; drained
3 cl Garlic; minced
1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 lb 85% lean ground beef
8 oz Bulk Italian sausage
6 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
6 Hamburger buns or ciabatta
- rolls; split

MMMMM-------------------BASIL-OLIVE MAYONNAISE------------------------
1/3 c Mayonnaise
1 tb Kalamata olive tapenade
1 tb Snipped fresh basil

In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, Kalamata olive
tapenade, and snipped fresh basil.

In a large bowl combine Parmesan cheese, basil (if
desired), tomatoes, garlic, pepper, and salt. Add ground
beef and Italian sausage; mix well. Shape meat mixture
into twelve 1/2" thick patties.

Cut mozzarella cheese into six 1/4" thick slices. Place
mozzarella cheese on the centers of six of the patties.
Top with the remaining six patties; pinch edges together
to seal.

For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a
drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place patties
on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 20 to 25
minutes or until done, turning patties once halfway
through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce
heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking and grill as
above.)

Serve burgers in buns with Basil-Olive Mayonnaise.

MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare burgers as directed in
Steps 1 and 2: In a storage container layer patties
between sheets of waxed paper; cover and chill overnight.
Prepare Basil-Olive Mayonnaise; cover and chill
overnight. Continue with Steps 3 and 4.

Makes: 6 sandwiches

Better Homes & Gardens | August 2017

MM Format by Dave Drum - 05 August 2017

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