Italian-Style Burgers

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  ground chuck or 2  lbs  ground round
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄4 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2  teaspoons  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 8  hamburger buns

• Toppings

•  lettuce
•  tomatoes, slices

• Tomato-Basil Mayonnaise

• 1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf
• 2  tablespoons tomato sauce

Directions

1. To make the Tomato-Basil Mayonnaise: process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
3. To make the burgers: combine the first 8 ingredients; Shape into 8 patties.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, over med-high heat (350°-400°) 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink.
5. Spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray; place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings and Tomato-Basil Mayonnaise.