Roasted Garlic Burgers

There are many good "how to" recipes for roasting garlic on food.com. I have found an easy enough method. I peel the amount of garlic cloves needed, place in a square of aluminum foil. Next, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper and seal tightly. Place in an oven or toaster oven and roast until desired doneness. The roasted garlic may be made in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  roasted garlic clove
• 1  tablespoon olive oil (use the oil from the roasted garlic cloves)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4  of crusty  buns, toasted (ciabatta, baguettes, etc.)

Directions

1. Combine roasted garlic and oil in work bowl of a food processor. Pulse to form a chunky puree. (Alternatively, mash by hand using a fork or potato masher).
2. Combine garlic puree and beef in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Gently mix together. Form into 4 patties.
4. Broil or cook on a hot grill the burgers to desired doneness. Serve on buns with your choice of condiments.