Cheese-Stuffed Pesto Burgers

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 package dry pesto sauce mix - (1/2 oz)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 whole-wheat burger buns split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices tomato

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat grill.

In medium bowl, combine ground beef and pesto sauce mix; mix well. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties, 4-inches in diameter. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on each of 4 patties to within 1/4-inch of edges. Top with remaining patties; pinch edges to seal.

When ready to grill, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6-inches from medium coals. Cook 11 to 13 minutes or until patties are thoroughly cooked, turning once.

Meanwhile, place buns, cut-side down, on grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until buns are lightly toasted. Place lettuce, patties and tomato slices in buns.

This recipe yields 4 burgers.

Nutritional Information per serving: 490 calories (240 calories from fat); total fat 27g (saturated 11g); cholesterol 115mg; sodium 710mg; total carbohydrate 23g (dietary fiber 3g); protein 38g.

Serving suggestion: Serve with a marinated vegetable salad from the deli, fresh melon slices and lemonade.