GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS

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Inject come spice into your next barbecue with quick and easy Italian sausage burgers, fresh off the grill. Thick slices of mozzarella and sun-dried tomato mayo make simple, savory finishing touches.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk mild or hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
6 slices (3/4 ounce each) mozzarella cheese
12 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato mayonnaise
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix beef, sausage and bread crumbs in large bowl. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
Cover and grill patties 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Add bread slices to side of grill for last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted.
Spread toasted bread with mayonnaise; top 6 bread slices with lettuce, tomato and patties. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g