Best Grilled Gorgonzola Basil Burgers Recipes

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CHICKEN PARMESAN BURGERS



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A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese-what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor. -Brooke Petras, Alpine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup marinara sauce, chopped mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes., Serve in buns; top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 33g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

GORGONZOLA BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 pounds ground chuck
1 (2-ounce) bottle Cajun hot sauce, or to taste
2 cups hickory wood chips, soaked for 30 minutes
4 muffaletta buns, or other very large rolls, spilt
1 pound maple bacon, cooked until crisp
Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix ground chuck and Cajun hot sauce together in a large bowl. Form mixture into 4 burgers of equal size. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat charcoal grill to medium-high heat. When coals are white hot, scatter soaked chips over. When chips have ashed over, grill burgers, turning once, to desired doneness.
  • Meanwhile, toast muffaletta buns on grill. Place finished burgers on buns, top with maple bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce. Spear burgers with skewers or long toothpicks and quarter each. Serve Barbecue Sauce on the side.
  • In small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook until flour loses its raw smell, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in cream, stock and wine. Simmer over low heat until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese, bring just to a simmer, then serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan, whisking until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat until slightly thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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

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.

GRILLED GORGONZOLA-BASIL BURGERS



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I tasted these burgers in Athens, Georgia. They were so good that I made my own recipe. It combines fresh basil, Gorgonzola cheese, and garlic, and it's easy enough for a quick and simple dinner. Serve them on toasted sourdough or ciabatta buns.

Provided by Caroline Anne

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground sirloin, or extra lean beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Mix the ground sirloin, garlic, onion powder, Gorgonzola cheese, and basil together in a large bowl until evenly blended. Divide mixture evenly to form four patties.
  • Cook patties on preheated grill until meat is evenly browned and center is no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 348 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED SAUSAGE-BASIL PIZZAS



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We love basil recipes, and these easy little pizzas are a wonderful change of pace from the classic cookout menu. Let everybody go crazy with the toppings. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
4 naan flatbreads or whole pita breads
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Grill sausages, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut into 1/4-in. slices., Brush both sides of flatbreads with oil. Grill flatbreads, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes., Remove from grill. Layer grilled sides with sauce, sausage, cheeses and basil. Return to grill; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Fat 56g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1996mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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