Provolone Cheeseburgers Americana

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3/4 tsp. sun-dried tomato oil from jar
• 1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic (2-3 cloves)
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 -1/2 tsp. dried Italian herbs
• 1 cup ( 4 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese

• Salt and pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 5 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Sharp Provolone Cheese
• 5 sesame seed hamburger buns
• 20-25 arugula leaves, optional

DIRECTIONS

• 1

  Mix together ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato oil, garlic, basil, herbs, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Form into 5 patties about 3/4-inch thick on the edges and 1/2-inch thick in the center.

• 2

  Coat grate with cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium to medium-high heat. Grill burgers 5 minutes. Turn and top each with a slice of cheese. Cook 5 minutes more or until burgers are cooked through and cheese is melted. Meanwhile. toast buns about 1-2 minutes on grill; place burgers on buns and serve with arugula, if desired, and other condiments.

Mara papathoadorou
Classic