California Burgers

Hey Jude's Note:

I found this in an old Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese cookbook and made a few changes to update it a bit and to suit my family. We loved the results!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 medium avocado , peeled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives or 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• 2 lbs ground beef
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices sourdough bread , toasted
• lettuce
• 4 slices bacon , cook and crumbled

Directions:

1. Combine softened cream cheese, avocado, chives or onion, lemon juice and salt; mixing until well blended; add tomato, mix lightly.
2. Shape ground beef into six oval patties; broil (or grill) on both sides to desired doneness; season with salt and pepper.
3. For each sandwich, cover one bread slice with lettuce, then the beef patty, the cream sauce and then sprinkle on the bacon.

Reviews

[Rita~]

I whipped the cream cheese first then added the avocado mixed in the rest of the ingredients. I liked it on the burger but found the burger took over the dip. But I enjoyed it so much more as a dip with veggies and tortilla chips. This would make a great spread for inside a wrap. The burger is a 4 star as a dip 5 stars. Thanks for a versatile recipe.