“We’ve been making these refreshing burgers for years,” Jill Christopher explains from Grants Pass, Oregon. “Served on onion rolls with cream cheese and avocado on top, they’re a nice change from the regular cheeseburger. Everybody asks for them when we barbecue.”
Basil Burger Patties
Basil Burger Patties
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 onion rolls, split and toasted
- 4 slices red onion
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
- Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
- Spread cream cheese over cut side of roll tops. Place burgers, onion and avocado on roll bottoms; replace tops.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 669 calories, 41g fat (15g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 43g protein.
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