Best Cheesy Tomato Basil Burgers Recipes

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CHEESY CHEESEBURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Four 1/2-inch cubes pepper jack cheese (about 1 ounce total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 hamburger buns
Ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise, for spreading (optional)
Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and/or sliced red onion, for topping
Pickles, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Divide the beef into 4 equal portions. Press a cube of pepper jack into the center of each and shape the meat around the cheese; form into patties, about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of Cheddar; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns and spread with ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise. Fill with the burgers and top with lettuce, tomato and/or red onion. Serve with pickles.

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
Dash each salt and pepper
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY TOMATO-BASIL BURGERS



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When lean ground beef, seasoned stuffing and sun-dried tomatoes are formed into patties, the resulting grilled burgers don't need buns!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup STOVE TOP Homestyle Herb Stuffing Mix in the Canister
1/3 cup milk
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomato es, drained, chopped
2 large tomato es, each cut into 4 slices
4 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Combine stuffing mix and milk; let stand 2 min. Add meat, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes; mix well. Shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
  • Grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (160°F).
  • Place 1 burger on each of 4 large tomato slices; top with basil and remaining tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 28 g

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