Holiday Spinach Hamburgers Food

SPINACH TOMATO BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat until toasted. Serve burgers on buns; top with spinach dip, tomatoes and lettuce.

SPINACH HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In skillet, combine spinach and soup mix. Cook until onions are tender, then drain.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients. (It's easiest to use your hands.)
• Form four to eight patties, and cook 5 minutes on each side.

HOLIDAY SPINACH HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Thaw spinach in microwave or by running under hot water in a colander for a few minutes. Squeeze as much excess water from the spinach as possible.
• In a large bowl combine spinach, hamburger, onion soup mix, and cheese. Shape into patties and grill or broil until done. Serve immediately.

SPINACH BURGERS

Steps:

• Chop spinach and onion.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Make into 6 patties.
• Grill or fry until done, about 5 minutes per side.

SPINACH-MOZZARELLA STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, gently mix together the beef, salt and pepper.
• Using generous 1/3 cup per patty, shape the mixture into 8 patties about 1/2-inch thick.
• Refrigerate while preparing the stuffing.
• Place the spinach in a dry large saucepan.
• Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 min or until wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain and cool.
• Squeeze out any excess moisture.
• Chop and place in a medium bowl.
• Stir in the mozzarella cheese and pesto.
• Mound about 1/4 cup packed stuffing in the center of 4 patties.
• Cover with the remaining 4 patties, and seal the edges by pressing firmly together with you fingers.
• Gently press the center of each patty to eliminate mounding.
• Heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Grill for 5-6 minute.
• Flip and grill for 5-6 min more or until no longer pink.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all the mayonnaise ingredients.
• Place the buns, split side down, on the grill for 30-60 sec or until lightly toasted.
• Spread each bun with 2 Tbs of the mayonnaise.
• Top with a burger and some arugula, if desired.

GRILLED SPINACH FETA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook until spinach is wilted, 30-45 seconds longer. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Stir feta cheese and seasonings into spinach. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns. If desired, add toppings.Freeze option: Place patties on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.