Freshest Caprese Burger

Freshest Caprese Burger

Freshest Caprese Burger

Freshest Caprese Burger

Recipe By: Alice Morrow

Freshest Caprese Burger

Ingredients

12 oz. ground round
12 oz. bulk milk Italian sausage
½ c. basil pesto, divided
8 slices fresh mozzarella
4 slices Italian baguette (if you can get rosemary flavored, get it)
1 T. olive oil
8 thin slices tomato, seasoned with salt, black pepper
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium. Brush grill with oil.
Combine ground round, sausage and ¼ c. pesto.
Divide and shape into 4 oval patties
Grill Patties, covered, until an instant thermometer inserted in center comes out 160, about 5-6 minutes per side.
Top each burger with 2 slices of mozzarella and grill until melted.
Transfer burgers to plate, tent with foil and let rest 2-3 minutes.
Brush baguette slices with oil and grill until toasted on both sides.
Spread remaining ¼ c. pesto on bread slices.
Top with burgers and tomato. Garnish with basil leaves.

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