Best Cheesy Tomato Basil Burgers Recipes

CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS FOR TWO

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Here's a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better-with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. -Says Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 2 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASIL BURGERS

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Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings out the best flavors in the ground beef as well as the basil. They're a pleasant surprise at a family cookout.-Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, minced
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese, optional
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the basil, onion, bread crumbs, wine and garlic salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese if desired. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BASIL BURGERS

Basil Burgers image

Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings out the best flavors in the ground beef as well as the basil. They're a pleasant surprise at a family cookout.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed, minced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 slices monterey jack cheese (optional)
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the basil, onion, bread crumbs, wine and garlic salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese if desired. Serve on buns. Yield: 8 servings.