Grilled Caprese Burger With Pesto Mayo
Grilled Caprese Burger With Pesto Mayo. Juicy burger with mozzarella and tomato, ready in 20 minutes. Ideal for BBQ or lunch.
Ingredients
Topping
- 4 oz. mozzarella small slices
- 1-2 tomatoes Roma, small slices
- ½ oz. fresh basil leaves only
Pesto mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red pesto
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
Hamburger
- 4 hamburgers beef
- 4 hamburger buns
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Instructions
Preparation
- Take the burgers out of the fridge 15 minutes before grilling so they come to room temperature.4 hamburgers
- Tear the basil leaves if they’re large.½ oz. fresh basil
- Mix the red pesto and mayo until smooth.5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red pesto
Grill
- Preheat the grill or BBQ until hot.
- Cut the burger buns in half and toast the insides for about 3 minutes until golden. Set aside.4 hamburger buns
- Grill the burgers for 3 minutes per side for medium or 5 minutes per side for well done.
Build the Burger
- Place the bottom bun on a plate. Add the grilled burger.
- Top with two slices of mozzarella. Layer on two slices of tomato.4 oz. mozzarella, 1-2 tomatoes
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto mayo.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top.
- Place the top bun over it. Repeat for the rest of the burgers and serve right away.
NOTES
1. Variations
- Want more veggies? Add arugula under the burger for extra crunch.
- Extra flavor? Drizzle the tomatoes with balsamic vinegar or glaze.
- Prefer a different taste? Swap red pesto for green pesto.
- Low-carb? Skip the bun and serve over a bed of lettuce.
- Refrigerator: Store the burgers for up to 2 days and keep them chilled.
- Freezer: Burgers and buns freeze well. Store burgers for up to 3 months, buns for 1 month.
- Reheat: Warm burgers in a skillet or microwave. Toast the buns in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 3mg
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