Circle of Friends Cookbook - 25 Burger Recipes

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Circle of Friends Cookbook Burger Recipes

Denise’s Pizza Burgers

2-1/2 lbs. ground beef

1/4 c. soft bread crumbs

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

10 to 12 slices pepperoni, quartered

1 T. dried basil

1 T. Italian seasoning

1/2 t. pepper

8-oz. can pizza sauce, divided

8 to 10 kaiser rolls, split

8 to 10 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese

In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, shredded cheese, pepperoni, seasonings and 1/4 cup pizza sauce. Form into 8 to 10 burgers. Grill over medium-high heat to desired doneness. Warm remaining pizza sauce. Serve burgers on kaiser rolls, topped with cheese slices and a spoonful of pizza sauce. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Cuban Burgers

1 lb. ground beef, formed into 4 burgers

1/4 c. mayonnaise

1 T. Dijon mustard

4 ciabatta or Italian rolls, split

8 dill pickle sandwich slices

4 slices cooked deli ham

4 slices Swiss cheese

Grill or pan-fry burgers as desired. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend mayonnaise and mustard; spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottom halves of rolls with pickles, burgers, ham and cheese; add top halves. Wrap each burger tightly in aluminum foil. Place on a grill over low heat; weight with a heavy skillet. Cook, turning once, for about 7 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 4 servings.

Mini Onion Burgers

1 red onion, sliced

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/4 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

12 to 15 small potato rolls, split

Optional: mustard, catsup, mayonnaise

Preheat a flat-top grill pan over high heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; remove to a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix beef, salt and pepper. Form into small burgers, about 2 inches across. Add burgers to grill pan; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve burgers on rolls with grilled onion, Special Sauce and other toppings, if desired. Makes 12 to 15 servings.

Special Sauce:

6 T. mayonnaise

2 T. Dijon mustard

1/2 to 1 t. cayenne pepper

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

Big Backyard South-of-the-Border Burgers

4-oz. can chopped green chiles, drained

12 round buttery crackers, crushed

1/4 c. picante sauce

1/2 t. smoke-flavored cooking sauce

4-1/2 t. chili powder

1 T. ground cumin

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

2 lbs. lean ground beef

1/2 lb. ground pork sausage

6 slices Pepper Jack cheese

6 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Garnish: lettuce leaves, sliced tomato

In a large bowl, combine chiles, crackers, sauces and seasonings. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture. Mix well and form into 6 burgers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink. Top with cheese; grill until cheese is melted. Toast buns on grill, cut-side down, for one to 2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns, garnished as desired. Makes 6 servings.

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

1 T. olive oil

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

8-oz. pkg. sliced mushrooms

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef sirloin, formed into 6 oval-shaped burgers

12 thin slices provolone cheese

6 hoagie or sub buns, split

Optional: pepperoncini slices

In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and mushrooms; cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place burgers on a grill over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; top each burger with 2 slices cheese. Cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts. Place burgers on buns. Top with onion mixture and pepperoncini, if desired. Makes
6 servings.

Irene’s Portobello Burgers

4 portobello mushroom caps

1 c. Italian salad dressing

4 sourdough buns, split

4 slices Muenster or Gruyère cheese

Garnish: romaine lettuce

Combine mushroom caps and salad dressing in a plastic zipping bag, turning to coat. Chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove mushrooms, discarding dressing. Grill mushrooms over medium heat, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Toast buns on grill, cut-side down, for about one minute. Top each bun with a mushroom, a cheese slice and lettuce. Makes 4 servings.

Open-Faced Fruited Turkey Burgers

1 lb. ground turkey

3 to 4 peaches, halved, pitted, diced and divided

salt and pepper to taste

4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 c. blueberries

1/4 t. chili powder

4 thick slices country bread, toasted

Garnish: fresh mint

In a bowl, combine turkey, 1/4 of peaches, salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 burgers. Grill over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with a cheese slice; cover and cook for one minute more. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, combine remaining peaches, blueberries and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve each burger on a toasted bread slice, topped with peach mixture. Garnish with fresh mint. Makes 4 servings.

Open-Faced Lone Star Burgers

1/4 c. onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 t. dried thyme

1-1/2 c. shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef

6 slices frozen garlic Texas toast

8-oz. can tomato sauce

1 t. Worcestershire sauce

1 t. steak sauce

1 T. brown sugar, packed

In a large bowl, combine onion, garlic, thyme and one cup cheese. Crumble beef over top and mix well. Form into 6 oval-shaped burgers. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, to desired doneness. Meanwhile, prepare toast according to package directions. Drain burgers; set aside and keep warm. Add sauces and brown sugar to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Return burgers to skillet; turn to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve burgers on toast slices. Makes 6 servings.