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Pesto Stuffed Hamburgers

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Pesto Stuffed Hamburger

Pesto Stuffed Hamburger

Linda Larsen
You can serve these juicy burgers on hamburger buns if you like, but I think toasted English muffins are wonderful. Use purchased pesto or make your own.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 4 thin slices Havarti cheese
  • 4 English muffins, split
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

In medium bowl combine ground beef, 1/4 cup pesto, salt, and pepper and mix gently just until combined. Form into 8 thin patties. Divide 1/4 cup pesto between 4 of the patties and top with slices of cheese. Top with remaining thin patties and gently press sides to seal. Cook, 4-6" from medium coals, for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly cooked (internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F). Or cook on a dual sided indoor grill for 6-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked. Spread butter on cut sides of English muffins and either toast on grill or in toaster oven. Serve burgers on muffins.
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