ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS

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Mix some zesty Italian sausage into your ground beef for Italian Sausage Burgers this summer! Italian Sausage Burgers are the perfect cookout addition. Your guests are sure to appreciate this fun new take on the trusty hamburger.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 27m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 lb. Italian sausage
3/4 lb. ground beef
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1 egg
6 hamburger buns
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
6 romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

Heat grill to medium heat.
Mix sausage, beef, 3/4 cup cheese and egg; shape into 6 (1/2-inch thick) patties.
Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160ºF), toasting cut sides of buns on the grill for the last minute. Meanwhile, combine remaining cheese, basil and dressing.
Fill buns with lettuce, tomatoes, burgers and cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 26 g