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Mar 31, 2009

Yumm... yummm... Yummiest burgers!

We made these burgers for the second time this weekend, and they are the best burgers EVER...as long as you have someone to work the grill...like my man! No need to limit them to the summer as the recipe says either. These are delicious when it is cold outside as well.

Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,
softened
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red onion, minced
2 lbs beef
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta
1/4 cup red wine
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1 large heirloom tomato, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
8 leaves green leaf lettuce leaves
8 Kaiser rolls, split
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, basil, and dill. Cover and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 1 clove minced garlic and onion for 4 to 6 minutes, or until translucent. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
4. While the grill is heating, gently mix together the cooked garlic and onion, ground beef, pork sausage, feta cheese, red wine, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Do not over work the meat mixture. Divide into 8 equal parts and form into patties.
5. Grill patties on preheated grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done. Toast the split buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese and herb spread to both the top and bottom of each roll. Place patties on the bottom half of the rolls and stack a slice of tomato, sliced red onion, and a leaf of lettuce on each burger. Add the roll tops and serve.

ENJOY!

In joy, Troye

7 comments that bring me joy:

Andrea said...

TROYE!

Someone has highjacked your blog and actually posted something! (Although it is a recipe, and it sounds VERY good!)

Jackamo said...

YOU'RE ALIVE!!!

Those sound super yum. And you'll be making those for me when?

Amy said...

I was going to give you a hard time about your absence from the blog...but these 2 beat me to the punch. Just kidding!! I am not very consistent either. ANYWAY, these look wonderful! Can't wait to try them. Talk to you later.

Troye said...

You guys are all HILARIOUS!

Troye said...

Sarcasm COMPLETELY intended!

Amy Ruth said...

I know you didn't put sausage in those! ;-) I cannot wait to make these with some good grass-fed beef!

Troye said...

I know, Amy. I did mean to change that before I posted. Thank you. Yes. I just used 2 lbs grass fed beef!