Smoky Pesto Cheeseburgers
"From Canadian Living."
photo by Midwest Maven
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
4 burgers
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1⁄2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
-
Burgers
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef
directions
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices; place in bowl. Add oil, salt and pepper; toss. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill turning once, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Make ahead: let cool on platter; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
- Burgers: In large bowl, beat egg with pesto; stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix just until combined. Shape into four 3/4 inch thick patties.
- Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and gril, turning once, until digital thermometer reads 160F, 12 to 14 minutes. Top with cheese; grill until melted, about 2 minutes. Top with zucchini. Sandwich in buns.
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Reviews
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These burgers had really great flavor to them. My only reson for not giving it 5 stars was the texture, it was slightly mushy for me and it crumbled a bit while cooking. Next time I would add a little something more to bind it. Thanks for sharing:)
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