Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground round
• 12 oz bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup purchased or homemade basil pesto, divided
• 8 slices fresh mozzarella
• 4 slices rosemary-flavored Italian baguette
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 thin slices tomato, seasoned with salt and black pepper
• Fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium. Brush grill grate with oil.

2. Combine ground round, Italian sausage, and 1/4 cup pesto; divide and shape into four oval patties.

3. Grill patties, covered, until they reach 160 degrees, 6 minutes per side.

4. Top each burger with 2 slices of mozzarella and grill until melted, about 2 minutes more. Transfer burgers to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest 3 minutes.

5. Brush baguette slices with oil and grill until toasted, about 1 minute per side. Spreads remaining 1/4 cup pesto on grilled baguette slices, then top with burgers and tomato slices. Garnish burgers with basil.

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