Cheese Stuffed Pesto Burgers Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean grnd beef
- 1 pkt dry pesto sauce mix - (1/2 ounce)
- 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 whl -wheat burger buns split
- 4 x lettuce leaves
- 4 slc tomato
Directions
- Heat grill.
- In medium bowl, combine grnd beef and pesto sauce mix; mix well. Shape mix into 8 thin patties, 4-inches in diameter. Place 2 Tbsp. cheese on each of 4 patties to within 1/4-inch of edges. Top with remaining patties; healthy pinch edges to seal.
- When ready to grill, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or possibly on charcoal grill 4 to 6-inches from medium coals. Cook 11 to 13 min or possibly till patties are thoroughly cooked, turning once.
- Meanwhile, place buns, cut-side down, on grill. Cook 1 to 2 min or possibly till buns are lightly toasted. Place lettuce, patties and tomato slices in buns.
- This recipe yields 4 burgers.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with a marinated vegetable salad from the deli, fresh melon slices and lemonade.
- Comments: To broil patties, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once. Place buns, cut-side up, on broiler pan; broil 1 to 2 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 250g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 456 | |
| Calories from Fat 291 | 64% |
| Total Fat 32.24g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 12.21g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium 666mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 3.06g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.62g | 1% |
| Protein 36.51g | 58% |
