Mozzarella-Stuffed Mushroom Pizza Burgers

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce, warmed

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In large bowl, mix beef, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 patties, 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Press 1/4 cup of the cheese into a ball with hands; press flat into 3 1/2-inch-diameter patty. Repeat with remaining cheese. Place cheese patties on top of 4 beef patties; top with remaining beef patties. Pinch edges together to seal.

2 In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.

3 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. During last 2 minutes of cooking, place buns, cut sides down, on grill until toasted.

4 Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with pizza sauce and mushroom mixture. Cover with top halves of buns.

Serves 4

Try 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella; or use 1 cup pizza cheese blend.

The melted cheese inside the burgers can be hot, so it’s good to give your guests a warning before they take a big bite.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

1 Sandwich Calories560 ( Calories from Fat270), Total Fat30g (Saturated Fat12g, Trans Fat1 1/2g ), Cholesterol120mg Sodium1080mg Total Carbohydrate27g (Dietary Fiber2g Sugars6g ), Protein43g