HERB & CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS RECIPE

HERB & CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS RECIPE image

Categories Beef Bake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 hard rolls, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon mustard; set aside. In another bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs, ketchup, salt, rosemary, sage and remaining mustard. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight thin patties. Spoon cheese mixture onto center of four patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato if desired. Yield: 4 servings. Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 430 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 953 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein. Keep Onion Handy I keep a peeled onion in a glass jar in my refrigerator. It's handy when I need a small amount of chopped onion for a recipe or my husband wants a slice of onion on his hamburger. It stays fresh in the jar, eliminating waste