Cola Burgers

By Dianewaldron

A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cola*, divided
• 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15)
• 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• **Diet cola is not recommended for this recipe

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup cola, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and salt. Add beef and mix well. Shape into six 3/4 inch thick patties (the mixture will be moist). In a bowl, combine the reaminign cola and salad dressing; set aside. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with cola mixture. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and truning occasionally. Serve on buns.