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    May 12, 2019

    Bruschetta Burgers

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    Bring your grilled burgers to the next level with all the bruschetta flavors! Served on a toasted French or Italian Bread, this juicy burger patty is topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, a garlicy tomato bruschetta topping and finally drizzled with balsamic glaze!! Hello, flavor!

    This post is part of the Burger Month Giveaway hosted by GirlCarnivore but the amazing burger recipe is all my own!

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    A side view of a Bruschetta Burger without the top bun, being drizzled with balsamic glaze sauce.

    A couple months ago, I was invited to be a part of Girl Carnivore's annual Burger Month. Now at the time, it was still like FREEZING in Iowa and the last thing I was thinking about was the grill. Yes, I realize that this makes me a "fair-weather griller," and I'm totally cool with that. However, when the warm weather rolls around, I've got my tongs and spatula in hand, ready to fire it up!

    Now the only rule to being a part of Burger Month is that you must come up with an "epic" burger recipe. I wanted to do something different and unique, but achievable with ingredients you can find in any grocery store. I loved how this burger turned out because its flavors are big and simply said, this gourmet burger is 110% epic!

    A close up of a fully stacked burger.

    How do you make a juicy burger?

    No matter what you plan to use for toppings, a great burger always starts with a juicy burger patty. I've got a couple tried-and-true tips for making sure your burgers are juicy each and every time!

    Don't over-mix the beef before shaping it into patties. When you add salt and other ingredients into the ground meat, it adds flavor, but can also act as a binder. When the meat particles get too tightly bound, the patty will feel tough and can result in a dry patty.

    Get the grill hot before adding the burgers. You want to make sure your grill is nice and hot (400 - 450 degrees F), so when you add the meat patties, it'll cook quickly and lock in the moisture.

    Only flip the burgers once. There's a key sign of knowing when to flip your burger - read on!

    How do I know when my burger is done?

    As I mentioned above, I recommend only flipping your burger once. When your first put the burger on the hot grill, shut the lid and let it cook for a few minutes. If you like your burger with some pink in the center (medium), you will flip the burger when you start seeing pink juices oozing out the top of the burger.

    Then once the burger is flipped, you'll watch for the pink juices to seep through the top once again. When that happens, your burger is finished if you like it medium done-ness.

    If you'd like it to be fully cooked, it will take an additional couple minutes on both sides. Therefore, after you see the pink juices, let it cook a couple minutes longer before flipping and before pulling it off the grill. Especially for pregnant women and children, burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F to ensure that it is safe to eat.

    If you don't have an instant-read thermometer, I'd highly recommend getting one! I use my ThermoWorks thermometer almost daily!

    What do you season burgers with?

    I like to keep the actual burger patty pretty simple so the meat flavor still comes through. For this recipe, I simply season the ground beef with salt and garlic to compliment the flavor of the toppings.

    What type of ground beef should I use?

    I recommend using 80/20 ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) so there's enough fat to make the burgers nice and moist.

    My husband and I both have aunts and uncles who raise beef cattle, so we buy our beef from them. However, buying your beef from a nearby locker or grocery store is just as good!

    What should I serve my burgers with?

    We typically serve burgers with a salad, fresh fruit (whatever's in season!) and chips! Oh and dessert, because.....any meal is better with dessert! A couple of my favorite summer desserts are this Lemon Poke Cake and this refreshing Rainbow Sherbet Cake Roll!

    Ok, now the fun part - the Annual Burger Month GIVEAWAY!

    A huge thanks to the #BurgerMonth sponsors for the Ultimate Burger Grilling Giveaway: Cabot Cheese, Char-Griller Grills, Crow Canyon Home, Porter Road, Melissas Produce, Red Duck, Spiceology, &  Western BBQ
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    Bruschetta Burgers

    Bruschetta Burgers

    kelsey
    This gourmet burger is served on toasted French bread and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, bruschetta topping and balsamic glaze. To say this burger is "epic" is an understatement!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Toasted French Bread

    • 4 large slices French or Italian bread
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ tsp salt

    Bruschetta Topping

    • 1 ½ c diced roma tomatoes diced
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic

    Burger Patty

    • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ tsp minced garlic

    Other Toppings

    • fresh basil leaves
    • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
    • balsamic glaze

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the "bun"

    • In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic powder and salt.
    • Cut each slice of bread into two pieces to form the tops and bottoms of your burger.
    • Brush the oil on both sides of each slice of bread.
    • Place a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Add the bread slices and cook for a couple minutes on each side until toasted. Set aside.

    Make the bruschetta topping

    • Combine the diced tomatoes, oil, salt, onion, basil, black pepper and garlic in a small bowl.
    • Set aside until ready to serve.

    Make the burgers

    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground beef, salt and garlic using a wooden spoon or your hands.
    • Once combined (don't over-mix!), form into four equal-sized patties.
    • Heat the grill to 450°F. Add the burger patties.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes and flip the burger.
    • Cook an additional 3 minutes on the second side, or until the burger reaches an internal temperature of 160°F for well-done.

    Build the burgers

    • Start with a slice of the toast then layer a couple basil leaves, the burger patty, a slice of mozzarella and ⅓ c bruschetta topping. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and top with the other slice of bread.
    • Enjoy!!
    Keyword beef burger, bruschetta, burger, juicy burger
    Tried this recipe?Follow me at @dancearoundthekitchen.kelsey and let me know how you liked it!

    Be sure to follow along every day for the entire month of May for chances to win the Ultimate Burger Grilling Giveaway and check BurgerMonth.com daily for all of the amazing burgers!

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    1. Kelly from Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen says

      May 15, 2019 at 7:32 am

      Two of my favorite things, caprese salad and burgers, all in one glorious bite!!! LOVE it!!

      Reply
    2. Cindy says

      May 15, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      What a great idea for a burger. I 'm a big fan of Caprese I would love this right now!

      Reply
    3. Angela Paris says

      May 17, 2019 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      This looks incredible! I can't wait to give this burger a try 🙂
      Pinning for later!!

      Reply
    4. Kate | Life of a Ginger says

      May 17, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      This burger looks amazing! My family LOVES bruschetta. Such a great idea!

      Reply
    5. Valentina | The Baking Fairy says

      May 18, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      These burgers look absolutely scrumptious! bruschetta flavors are my favorite!

      Reply
    6. Christie says

      June 01, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      So much color and flavor on a bun. And that balsamic drizzle looks like me drooling right about now.

      Reply
    7. Rose Martine says

      January 14, 2020 at 12:01 am

      "Simple recipe. Very tasty. The whole family loves it. Added pesto to one. Delish!

      "

      Reply
    8. Hannah Flack says

      March 16, 2020 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing all these tips and recipes..really helps those of us without the create gene;)

      Reply
    9. Hannah Flack says

      May 23, 2020 at 1:14 am

      5 stars
      I tried this last night after finding it on Pinterest and we loved it! It's definitely on my list to make again!

      Reply
    10. Elle says

      March 19, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! What a fabulous recipe. I made it last night and it was so delicious. My husband and our guests had seconds! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        March 19, 2021 at 10:50 am

        I'm so happy to hear this, Elle!!! These types of comments just make my day. So glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed them!

        Reply

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