Best Caprese Burger Recipes

CAPRESE BURGER

Steps:

• Whisk the balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over tomato slices to marinate.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix ground beef, tomato paste, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Form beef mixture into 4 equal patties.
• Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top each burger with mozzarella cheese; allow to melt. Serve on hamburger buns with marinated tomato slices.

SWEET BALSAMIC GLAZE CAPRESE BURGER

Steps:

• 1. Season burgers with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Set aside for 5 mins.
• 2. In three parts add eggs to a bowl, flour to a bowl, and breadcrumbs and Panko to another bowl. Slice mozzarella. Add a slice to flour, then egg, then crumbs. Set on a baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 10 mins to get firm.
• 3. In a saute pan add a little oil. Add burgers. Cooking 5-7 mins each side. Place on a tray and put in a 350 F oven for 5-10 mins.
• 4. In another saute pan, add a little oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Fry mozzarella until brown on both sides. About 3-5 mins each side. Until melting.
• 5. Slice tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix mayo and pesto. Add a little pepper to taste.
• 6. Slice bun in half and toast for 5 mins or until golden brown.
• 7. In a saucepan, add balsamic vinegar. Warm through. Add brown sugar and cook until sugar is melted. Stir until becomes a little thick about 5-8 mins.
• 8. To assemble: Add glaze to the bottom part of the bun. Add burger then the fried mozzarella. Add a few basil leaves, then tomato slices. Add pesto mayo to the top bun.

CAPRESE BURGER

Steps:

• Getting its inspiration from classic caprese salad, this sandwich showcases the fresh flavors of basil, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
• 1. In small bowl toss together basil leaves and vinegar. Set aside.
• 2. Micro-cook veggie patty according to package directions, except after turning patty place mozzarella slices on top. Continue micro-cooking according to package directions.
• 3. Top roll bottom with veggie patty, basil leaves and tomato. Lightly sprinkle with pepper (if desired). Add roll top.
• Preheat grill
• Use a food thermometer to be sure patties reach minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

CAPRESE POLENTA BURGER (SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTE)

Steps:

• Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat.
• Bring vinegar to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 9 to 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside.
• Meanwhile lightly shape ground beef into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• Brush polenta slices with oil. Place patties in center of grill over medium, ash-covered coals and arrange the polenta around the patties. Grill patties and polenta, uncovered, 11 to 12 minutes or until patties are medium (160 degrees F) doneness, not pink in center and juices show no pink color and polenta is heated through, turning once and basting patties with 2 tablespoons reduced vinegar after turning. Season burgers with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For each serving, layer 1 each polenta slice, burger, mozzarella slice and tomato slice.
• Drizzle with remaining vinegar and sprinkle with basil, as desired.