Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 recipe Bacon Aioli or garlic and bacon flavor mayo (see below)
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck (80 % lean)
1/4 c. finely snipped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
2 T. unsalted butter, melted, then cooled to room temperature
4 oz. mozzarella or smoked mozzarella cheese, coarsely shredded
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
4 eggs (optional), 4 hamburger buns, Fresh basil leaves
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Directions: |
Directions:Prepare Bacon Aioli; set aside. Build charcoal fire or preheat gas grill for direct cooking . In large bowl gently mix ground beef, parsley, butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; form into eight thin patties. Equally divide cheese in four. Place cheese between two thin patties; press and pinch edges to seal.
For fried eggs, in large skillet heat oil over medium heat. When oil shimmers, crack each egg into small bowl; tip egg into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, to desired doneness.
Grill patties over medium heat (about 400º F), covered, for 12-14 min. turning once midway through grilling. Spread each bun with 2 T. Bacon Aioli; layer a patty and egg. Top with basil.
BACON AIOLI: Preheat oven to 350º F. Place 16 unpeeled cloves of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 T. olive oil, then bring up foil edges, roll and seal to form a packet. Bake about 20 min. until garlic is very soft.
Meanwhile: heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 8 slices of thick-sliced bacon chopped, for 7-8 min. until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain bacon on paper towels. When garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves from skins into small bowl. Mash with a fork. Stir in bacon and 1 c. of mayonnaise. Makes 1 1/4 c. |
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