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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6

Italian Burger

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Lunch
Comfort Food
Buns

Ingredients

Sandwich:

  • 1 package of Villaggio® Toscana Extra Soft Hamburger Buns
  • 1 1/2 lbs (700g) Ground Beef
  • 4 Italian Sausages, casings removed
  • 2 large Eggs, whisked
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Oregano
  • 2 cups (500g) Breadcrumbs
  • 2 sups (500g) Arugula
  • 1 lb (500g) Mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 cup (250g) Bruschetta
  • 4 tbsp (60g) Basil Aioli
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Balsamic Reduction

Bruschetta:

  • 8 Roma/Plum Tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/2 Cup (125g) Fresh Basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30g) freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tsp (10ml) Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Basil Aioli:

  • 4 tbsp (60g) Fresh Basil, finely chopped
  • 2 small cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5ml) fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp (5mL) Dijon
  • 2/3 cups (227g) Mayonnaise

Directions

Sandwich:

  1. Remove 2-3 hamburger buns from the package and toast until golden and firm, then, pulse on high in a processor for about 1 minute to yield approximately 2 cups of breadcrumbs
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausages, egg, oregano and breadcrumbs
  3. Form into 5-6 equal uniform patties and set aside
  4. Heat up a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and once it’s hot, add in the burgers and cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until cooked through
  5. Heat broiler to high then, split the hamburger buns in half and place cut side up on a baking sheet, spread each slice with Basil Aioli and broil for about 30 seconds until toasty
  6. Layer with the burger, arugula, mozzarella, bruschetta and a drop of balsamic reduction, then top with bun

Bruschetta:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, parmesan, garlic, balsamic, and olive oil together and season with salt & pepper, to taste

Basil Aioli:

  1. Whisk all of the ingredients together, in a small bowl