Lorin's Prosciutto Wrapped Gruyere Burger with Pesto Aioli

By joejudy

Ingredients

• For the Pesto Aioli:
• 2 cups Basil Leaves (washed and lightly patted dry)
• 4 cloves Roasted Garlic
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 1 Egg Yolk
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• For the Prosciutto Gruyere Burger:
• 1 Vidalia Onion (sliced)
• 1/2 cup Cornflake Crumbs
• 1 large Egg (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons Whole Milk
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
• 4 large Slices Prosciutto (dial on 3; medium thickness)
• 4 slices Gruyere Cheese (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
• Olive Oil
• 4 Brioche Buns

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from beta.abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

step 1

ingredients 2 cups Basil Leaves (washed and lightly patted dry)
4 cloves Roasted Garlic
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
1/4 cup Pine Nuts
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 Egg Yolk
Salt and Pepper to taste

instructions For the Pesto Aioli: Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well combined. Put in container and set aside.

step 2

ingredients Olive Oil
1 Vidalia Onion (sliced)

instructions For the Prosciutto Gruyere Burger: In a medium frying pan, coat the bottom with olive oil. Sauté the onion on medium heat until caramelized. Set aside.

step 3

ingredients 1/2 cup Cornflake Crumbs
1 large Egg (beaten)
2 tablespoons Whole Milk
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
4 large Slices Prosciutto (dial on 3; medium thickness)

instructions In a large bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix in the beef and thoroughly combine. Divide the beef into 4 thick burgers. Wrap each burger in prosciutto and place on a piece of wax paper.

step 4

ingredients 4 slices Gruyere Cheese (sliced 1/4-inch thick)

instructions In a large non-skillet, over medium heat, coat the bottom with olive oil. Place burgers in the skillet and cook for approximately 9 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 140 F. For the last 2 minutes place cheese on burgers and cover skillet with lid.

step 5

ingredients 4 Brioche Buns

instructions Assemble each burger by placing caramelized onions on the bottom roll, followed by burger, and topped with 1 to 2 teaspoons pesto aioli on the inside top of bun.

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