Pesto Burgers

Submitted by codergrlli

"A remake of the traditional burger. Put some pesto inside the burger and grill the bun."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 burgers
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef (or chicken)
• 1 (8 ounce) jar classico traditional pesto sauce
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 rolls (I use ciabatta rolls)
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices tomatoes

directions

1. Heat BBQ grill(use can also fry).
2. In medium bowl, combine ground beef and pesto sauce mix; mix well. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties, 4 inches in diameter.
3. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on each of 4 patties to within 1/4 inch of edges.
4. Top with remaining patties; pinch edges to seal.
5. Place patties on gas grill over medium heat
6. Cook until patties are thoroughly cooked, turning once.
7. In frying pan add butter and some fresh garlic.
8. When butter in frying pan melted place sliced ciabatta rolls inside down and brown in garlic butter.
9. Place burgers lettuce and tomato inside buns.