Cheesy Tomato Basil Burgers Food

BASIL BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on six patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., On a greased grill, cook burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with mayonnaise mixture and, if desired, additional basil.

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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.

CHEESY TOMATO-BASIL BURGERS

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.

CHEESY MEATBALLS WITH BASIL TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For meatballs, in large mixing bowl, gently break apart the beef with a fork.
• Add the onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pecorino-romano, ketchup, parsley, basil, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and stir gently to combine.
• Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
• Using your hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls, to make about 60 meatballs.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adding more oil when necessary.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Note: You could also bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
• For sauce,.
• In large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions, season with 1 1/2 t salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, the remaining 1 1/2 t salt and the basil and bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes more.
• Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Serve over cooked pasta.
• The amount of sauce will serve 6 people. I listed the servings as 60 for 60 meatballs.

TOMATO & BASIL TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg and dip together in a mixing bowl, season with salt & pepper.
• Shape into 4 large flat patties, cover & chill for 20 minutes.
• Heat a barbeque or non-stick frypan over moderate heat, cook for 3-4 mins each side or until tender but still moist.
• Stack patties on toasted buns (smeared with mayo if using) with greens, tomato & onion.
• Dollop with extra dip & serve.

CHEESY MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Toss tomatoes with basil and 2 Tbsp.of the dressing; set aside. Heat remaining dressing in skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 5 min. or until tender and liquid has evaporated. Stir in 1/2 of the tomato mixture and cheese. Cool slightly.
• Mix meat and mushroom mixture. Shape evenly into 4 patties. Grill patties 7 to 9 min. on each side or until cooked through (160°F).
• Cover bottom halves of rolls with burgers. Top with remaining tomato mixture and top halves of rolls.