Tuscan Burgers with Pesto Mayo

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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Everyone needs to bring their appetite when you serve these man-sized burgers.  They have a bit of Italy in them with the use of pancetta, pesto and mozzarella cheese.  Try them and you’ll love them!

             Rita Combs                                                                         Valdosta, Georgia

Tuscan Burgers with Pesto Mayo Recipe

Tuscan Burgers with Pesto Mayo

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup prepared pesto, divided

3 oz. sliced pancetta, finely chopped

¼ tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. kosher salt

1 lb. ground turkey of beef

1 small red onion, cut into 4 slices

1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices

1 Tbsp. olive oil

8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices

4 Italian rolls, split

1 cup fresh arugula or fresh baby spinach

 

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons pesto; cover and chill until serving.  In a large bowl, combine the pancetta, pepper, salt and remaining pesto.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Shape into 4 patties.

Brush onion and tomato slices with oil.  Grill onion over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.  Grill tomato for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 F. and juices run clear.

Top burgers with mozzarella cheese.  Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.  Spread cut sides of rolls with pesto mayonnaise; top burgers with onion, tomato and arugula.       4 servings

 

(Recipe for Tuscan Burgers with Pesto Mayo was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)