Inside Out Cheeseburgers
(from erkeller’s recipe box)
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 250 calories; 16 g fat (7 g sat, 6 g mono); 74 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 24 g protein; 0 g fiber; 164 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Zinc (37% daily value), Calcium (15% dv), Iron (15% dv).
Source: EatingWell.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella
- 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat the broiler.
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Combine Cheddar and Mozzarella in a small bowl.
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Gently mix beef, Worcestershire, paprika and pepper in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Shape into 8 thin, 4-inch-wide patties. Mound 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each of 4 patties, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Cover each with one of the remaining patties. Crimp and seal the edges closed.
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To grill: Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill the stuffed patties over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. (Be sure not to press the burgers as they cook or they’ll split open and the cheese will ooze out.)
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To broil: Cover a broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Broil the stuffed patties in the upper third of the oven, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. In either case, let the burgers stand for 5 minutes before serving.